League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Henan Jianye rank7th
Chongqing Lifan points33
Henan Jianye points41
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Henan Jianye: #7 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -4
28 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.