League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank12th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank17th
Changchun Yatai points44
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points17
Changchun Yatai: #12 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -1
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 16 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.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.