League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank12th
Qingdao Huanghai rank16th
Chongqing Lifan points11
Qingdao Huanghai points7
Chongqing Lifan: #12 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -12
19 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Huanghai: #16 ยท 7 pts ยท GD -28
23 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.