League-position context
Chongqing Tongliang Long rank3rd
Shanghai Shenhua rank5th
Chongqing Tongliang Long points24
Shanghai Shenhua points23
Chongqing Tongliang Long: #3 · 24 pts · GD +1
3 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #5 · 23 pts · GD +3
4 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.