League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank2nd
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank11th
Beijing Guoan points51
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points31
Beijing Guoan: #2 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #11 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -26
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.