League-position context
Chengdu Better City rank1st
Shenyang Urban rank11th
Chengdu Better City points38
Shenyang Urban points20
Chengdu Better City: #1 · 38 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shenyang Urban: #11 · 20 pts · GD -1
7 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.