League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank5th
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Beijing Guoan points43
Chongqing Lifan points37
Beijing Guoan: #5 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +8
14 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -7
20 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.