League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank5th
Hebei Zhongji rank6th
Jiangsu Suning points48
Hebei Zhongji points39
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.
Hebei Zhongji: #6 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -4
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.