League-position context
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank5th
Chongqing Lifan rank12th
Shenzhen Ruby FC points24
Chongqing Lifan points11
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #5 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +6
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #12 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -12
19 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.