League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Henan Jianye rank13th
Chongqing Lifan points37
Henan Jianye points35
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -7
20 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Henan Jianye: #13 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -18
22 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.