League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank2nd
Chengdu Better City rank7th
Beijing Guoan points51
Chengdu Better City points47
Beijing Guoan: #2 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chengdu Better City: #7 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +16
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.