League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Guizhou Zhicheng rank8th
SHANGHAI SIPG points58
Guizhou Zhicheng points42
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.
Guizhou Zhicheng: #8 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -6
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.