League-position context
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank12th
Changchun Yatai rank9th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points29
Changchun Yatai points32
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #12 ยท 29 pts ยท GD -24
48 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Changchun Yatai: #9 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -12
45 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.