League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank5th
Changchun Yatai rank9th
Tianjin Teda points48
Changchun Yatai points36
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.
Changchun Yatai: #9 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -6
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.