League-position context
Dalian Aerbin rank3rd
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank2nd
Dalian Aerbin points12
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points14
Dalian Aerbin: #3 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +1
2 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #2 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.