League-position context
Wuhan Zall rank6th
Qingdao Huanghai rank8th
Wuhan Zall points9
Qingdao Huanghai points4
Wuhan Zall: #6 ยท 9 pts ยท GD +1
5 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts from safety.
Qingdao Huanghai: #8 ยท 4 pts ยท GD -11
10 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 8 pts from safety.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.