League-position context
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank2nd
Shanghai Shenhua rank1st
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points14
Shanghai Shenhua points15
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #2 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #1 ยท 15 pts ยท GD +8
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.