League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank2nd
Tianjin Teda rank11th
Jiangsu Suning points57
Tianjin Teda points36
Jiangsu Suning: #2 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 22 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.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.