League-position context
Chongqing Tongliang Long rank2nd
Dalian Zhixing rank6th
Chongqing Tongliang Long points24
Dalian Zhixing points22
Chongqing Tongliang Long: #2 · 24 pts · GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Dalian Zhixing: #6 · 22 pts · GD -4
2 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.