League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Tianjin Teda rank11th
Chongqing Lifan points37
Tianjin Teda points36
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -7
20 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 2 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.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.