League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank7th
Guangzhou R&F rank5th
Changchun Yatai points44
Guangzhou R&F points52
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 R&F: #5 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.