League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank5th
Tianjin Teda rank11th
Beijing Guoan points43
Tianjin Teda points36
Beijing Guoan: #5 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +8
14 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #11 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -12
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.