League-position context
Sichuan Jiuniu rank12th
Qingdao Youth Island rank8th
Sichuan Jiuniu points25
Qingdao Youth Island points28
Sichuan Jiuniu: #12 · 25 pts · GD -7
12 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Youth Island: #8 · 28 pts · GD -2
9 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.