League-position context
Hebei Zhongji rank10th
Dalian Aerbin rank8th
Hebei Zhongji points33
Dalian Aerbin points38
Hebei Zhongji: #10 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -15
36 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Dalian Aerbin: #8 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.