League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank10th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Chongqing Lifan points36
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Chongqing Lifan: #10 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -3
22 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 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.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.