League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank4th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank3rd
Changchun Yatai points11
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points14
Changchun Yatai: #4 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -1
6 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #3 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +5
3 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.