League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Guangzhou R&F rank5th
SHANGHAI SIPG points58
Guangzhou R&F points52
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou R&F: #5 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.