League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Jiangsu Suning rank2nd
Chongqing Lifan points37
Jiangsu Suning points57
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.
Jiangsu Suning: #2 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.