League-position context
Sichuan Jiuniu rank12th
Chongqing Tongliang Long rank3rd
Sichuan Jiuniu points20
Chongqing Tongliang Long points24
Sichuan Jiuniu: #12 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -3
7 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Tongliang Long: #3 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +1
3 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.