League-position context
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank16th
SHANGHAI SIPG rank4th
Shenzhen Ruby FC points12
SHANGHAI SIPG points50
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #16 ยท 12 pts ยท GD -53
39 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts from safety.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #4 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +28
1 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
38-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.