League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Hebei Zhongji rank4th
SHANGHAI SIPG points58
Hebei Zhongji 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.
Hebei Zhongji: #4 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +17
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.