League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank7th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Changchun Yatai points44
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Changchun Yatai: #7 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +5
14 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.