League-position context
Guizhou Zhicheng rank16th
Tianjin Songjiang rank9th
Guizhou Zhicheng points24
Tianjin Songjiang points36
Guizhou Zhicheng: #16 ยท 24 pts ยท GD -32
39 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
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.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.