League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank9th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Beijing Guoan points40
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Beijing Guoan: #9 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +0
18 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.