League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank4th
Tianjin Teda rank5th
SHANGHAI SIPG points50
Tianjin Teda points48
SHANGHAI SIPG: #4 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +28
1 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +12
3 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.