League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
liaoning hongyun FC rank16th
SHANGHAI SIPG points58
liaoning hongyun FC points18
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.
liaoning hongyun FC: #16 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -44
40 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
40-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.