League-position context
Hangzhou Greentown rank7th
Qingdao Jonoon rank14th
Hangzhou Greentown points38
Qingdao Jonoon points29
Hangzhou Greentown: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -5
39 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Jonoon: #14 ยท 29 pts ยท GD -27
48 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.