League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank4th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Beijing Guoan points53
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
Beijing Guoan: #4 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +19
10 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +46
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.