League-position context
Tianjin Teda rank5th
Qingdao Jonoon rank12th
Tianjin Teda points48
Qingdao Jonoon points27
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.
Qingdao Jonoon: #12 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.