League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank4th
Chongqing Lifan rank6th
Jiangsu Suning points36
Chongqing Lifan points31
Jiangsu Suning: #4 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +10
1 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #6 ยท 31 pts ยท GD +2
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.