League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank12th
Chongqing Lifan rank10th
Jiangsu Suning points32
Chongqing Lifan points36
Jiangsu Suning: #12 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -5
26 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #10 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -3
22 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.