League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank1st
Tianjin Songjiang rank9th
SHANGHAI SIPG points68
Tianjin Songjiang points36
SHANGHAI SIPG: #1 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +44
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 32 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Songjiang: #9 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.