League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank5th
Hangzhou Greentown rank15th
Beijing Guoan points43
Hangzhou Greentown points32
Beijing Guoan: #5 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +8
14 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hangzhou Greentown: #15 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -9
25 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.