League-position context
Hangzhou Greentown rank7th
Tianjin Teda rank6th
Hangzhou Greentown points38
Tianjin Teda points42
Hangzhou Greentown: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -5
39 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #6 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -3
35 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.