League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank6th
Henan Jianye rank8th
Tianjin Teda points42
Henan Jianye points36
Tianjin Teda: #6 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -3
35 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Henan Jianye: #8 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -5
41 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.