League-position context
Beijing Renhe rank8th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Beijing Renhe points37
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
Beijing Renhe: #8 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -13
26 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 5 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.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.