League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank5th
Hangzhou Greentown rank8th
Beijing Guoan points23
Hangzhou Greentown points22
Beijing Guoan: #5 ยท 23 pts ยท GD +4
4 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hangzhou Greentown: #8 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -4
5 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.