League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank10th
Hebei Zhongji rank4th
Chongqing Lifan points36
Hebei Zhongji points52
Chongqing Lifan: #10 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -3
22 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 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.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.