League-position context
Henan Jianye rank8th
Qingdao Youth Island rank10th
Henan Jianye points21
Qingdao Youth Island points18
Henan Jianye: #8 · 21 pts · GD -2
3 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Youth Island: #10 · 18 pts · GD -6
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.