League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank6th
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Guangzhou R&F points8
SHANGHAI SIPG points17
Guangzhou R&F: #6 ยท 8 pts ยท GD +1
9 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts from safety.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 17 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.