League-position context
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank2nd
Tianjin Teda rank4th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points14
Tianjin Teda points12
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #2 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #4 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +1
2 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.