League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Tianjin Songjiang rank9th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
Tianjin Songjiang points36
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +46
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Songjiang: #9 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.