League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank6th
Dalian Aerbin rank8th
Tianjin Teda points41
Dalian Aerbin points38
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.
Dalian Aerbin: #8 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.