League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank5th
Chongqing Lifan rank13th
Jiangsu Suning points48
Chongqing Lifan points32
Jiangsu Suning: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +15
15 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #13 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -6
31 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.