League-position context
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank15th
SHANGHAI SIPG rank13th
Shenzhen Ruby FC points21
SHANGHAI SIPG points29
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #15 ยท 21 pts ยท GD -20
48 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #13 ยท 29 pts ยท GD +11
40 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.