League-position context
Chongqing Tongliang Long rank3rd
Tianjin Teda rank13th
Chongqing Tongliang Long points24
Tianjin Teda points18
Chongqing Tongliang Long: #3 · 24 pts · GD +1
3 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #13 · 18 pts · GD -1
9 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.