League-position context
Qingdao Huanghai rank8th
Shanghai Shenhua rank1st
Qingdao Huanghai points4
Shanghai Shenhua points15
Qingdao Huanghai: #8 ยท 4 pts ยท GD -11
10 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 8 pts from safety.
Shanghai Shenhua: #1 ยท 15 pts ยท GD +8
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.