League-position context
Nantong Zhiyun rank14th
Chengdu Better City rank7th
Nantong Zhiyun points21
Chengdu Better City points47
Nantong Zhiyun: #14 ยท 21 pts ยท GD -16
30 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
Chengdu Better City: #7 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +16
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.