League-position context
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank11th
Dalian Aerbin rank13th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points22
Dalian Aerbin points20
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #11 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -6
15 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Dalian Aerbin: #13 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -3
17 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.