League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Wuhan Zall rank5th
Chongqing Lifan points33
Wuhan Zall points44
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.
Wuhan Zall: #5 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +1
25 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.