League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank11th
SHANGHAI SIPG points32
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points17
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #11 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -3
15 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.