League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank9th
Qingdao Jonoon rank12th
Beijing Guoan points20
Qingdao Jonoon points17
Beijing Guoan: #9 ยท 20 pts ยท GD +3
4 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Jonoon: #12 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -3
7 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.