League-position context
Nantong Zhiyun rank14th
Henan Jianye rank8th
Nantong Zhiyun points21
Henan Jianye points36
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.
Henan Jianye: #8 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +2
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.