League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Tianjin Teda rank6th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Tianjin Teda points41
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #6 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +2
28 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.