League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank12th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Changchun Yatai points35
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Changchun Yatai: #12 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -14
22 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.