League-position context
Qingdao Huanghai rank14th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank11th
Qingdao Huanghai points10
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points17
Qingdao Huanghai: #14 ยท 10 pts ยท GD -12
22 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #11 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -3
15 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.