League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank5th
Nantong Zhiyun rank14th
Tianjin Teda points48
Nantong Zhiyun points21
Tianjin Teda: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +12
3 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nantong Zhiyun: #14 ยท 21 pts ยท GD -16
30 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.