League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank12th
Guangzhou R&F rank9th
Chongqing Lifan points11
Guangzhou R&F points21
Chongqing Lifan: #12 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -12
19 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou R&F: #9 ยท 21 pts ยท GD +0
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.