League-position context
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank11th
Henan Jianye rank8th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points31
Henan Jianye points36
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #11 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -26
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.