League-position context
Hangzhou Greentown rank7th
Shanghai Shenhua rank2nd
Hangzhou Greentown points38
Shanghai Shenhua points77
Hangzhou Greentown: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -5
39 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #2 ยท 77 pts ยท GD +53
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 48 pts clear of the relegation zone.
39-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.