League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank3rd
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Jiangsu Suning points53
Chongqing Lifan points33
Jiangsu Suning: #3 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +20
16 pts off the top 2. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.