League-position context
Shanghai Shenhua rank1st
Henan Jianye rank5th
Shanghai Shenhua points15
Henan Jianye points12
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.
Henan Jianye: #5 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +0
2 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 0 pts from safety.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.