League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank7th
Hebei Zhongji rank4th
Changchun Yatai points44
Hebei Zhongji points52
Changchun Yatai: #7 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +5
14 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hebei Zhongji: #4 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +17
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.