League-position context
Henan Jianye rank8th
Changchun Yatai rank9th
Henan Jianye points36
Changchun Yatai points32
Henan Jianye: #8 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -5
41 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Changchun Yatai: #9 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -12
45 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.