League-position context
Shanghai Shenhua rank6th
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank16th
Shanghai Shenhua points48
Shenzhen Ruby FC points12
Shanghai Shenhua: #6 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +2
3 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #16 ยท 12 pts ยท GD -53
39 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts from safety.
36-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.