League-position context
Chengdu Better City rank7th
Changchun Yatai rank9th
Chengdu Better City points47
Changchun Yatai points36
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.
Changchun Yatai: #9 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -6
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.