League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank3rd
Chongqing Lifan rank6th
Beijing Guoan points28
Chongqing Lifan points24
Beijing Guoan: #3 ยท 28 pts ยท GD +17
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #6 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +3
8 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.