League-position context
Henan Jianye rank8th
Qingdao Jonoon rank12th
Henan Jianye points36
Qingdao Jonoon points27
Henan Jianye: #8 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +2
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Jonoon: #12 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.