League-position context
Chengdu Better City rank3rd
Hangzhou Greentown rank7th
Chengdu Better City points59
Hangzhou Greentown points38
Chengdu Better City: #3 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +34
18 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hangzhou Greentown: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -5
39 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.