League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Chongqing Lifan points37
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -7
20 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 2 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.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.