League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank6th
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Tianjin Teda points41
Chongqing Lifan points33
Tianjin Teda: #6 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +2
28 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.