League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank6th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank17th
Beijing Guoan points58
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points17
Beijing Guoan: #6 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +8
20 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #17 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -39
61 pts off the top 2. 36 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.