League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank4th
Chongqing Lifan rank7th
Tianjin Teda points12
Chongqing Lifan points9
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.
Chongqing Lifan: #7 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -3
5 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts from safety.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.