League-position context
Nantong Zhiyun rank16th
Tianjin Teda rank6th
Nantong Zhiyun points22
Tianjin Teda points42
Nantong Zhiyun: #16 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -34
55 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
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.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.