League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank16th
Dalian Aerbin rank13th
Tianjin Teda points12
Dalian Aerbin points20
Tianjin Teda: #16 ยท 12 pts ยท GD -19
25 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
Dalian Aerbin: #13 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -3
17 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.