League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank5th
Chengdu Better City rank7th
Tianjin Teda points48
Chengdu Better City points47
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.
Chengdu Better City: #7 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +16
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.