League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank2nd
Tianjin Teda rank5th
Beijing Guoan points51
Tianjin Teda points48
Beijing Guoan: #2 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +12
3 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.