League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank12th
Tianjin Teda rank9th
Changchun Yatai points44
Tianjin Teda points49
Changchun Yatai: #12 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -1
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #9 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +6
29 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.