League-position context
Hangzhou Greentown rank8th
Qingdao Jonoon rank15th
Hangzhou Greentown points22
Qingdao Jonoon points17
Hangzhou Greentown: #8 · 22 pts · GD -4
5 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Jonoon: #15 · 17 pts · GD -5
10 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.