League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank2nd
Shanghai Shenhua rank4th
Jiangsu Suning points57
Shanghai Shenhua points48
Jiangsu Suning: #2 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #4 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +15
9 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.