League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank5th
Shanghai Shenhua rank7th
Jiangsu Suning points48
Shanghai Shenhua points38
Jiangsu Suning: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +15
15 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -9
25 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.