League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank2nd
SHANGHAI SIPG rank3rd
Jiangsu Suning points57
SHANGHAI SIPG points52
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 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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.