League-position context
Wuhan Zall rank11th
Tianjin Teda rank14th
Wuhan Zall points11
Tianjin Teda points9
Wuhan Zall: #11 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -8
19 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #14 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -18
21 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.