League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank10th
Guangzhou R&F rank5th
Chongqing Lifan points36
Guangzhou R&F points52
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 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.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.