League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank5th
Henan Jianye rank12th
Jiangsu Suning points48
Henan Jianye points34
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.
Henan Jianye: #12 ยท 34 pts ยท GD -15
29 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.