League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank1st
Dalian Aerbin rank11th
SHANGHAI SIPG points68
Dalian Aerbin points35
SHANGHAI SIPG: #1 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +44
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 32 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Dalian Aerbin: #11 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -20
28 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.