League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Tianjin Teda rank16th
SHANGHAI SIPG points32
Tianjin Teda points3
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #16 ยท 3 pts ยท GD -22
29 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.