League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
SHANGHAI SIPG rank3rd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
SHANGHAI SIPG points52
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #3 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +24
5 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.