League-position context
Dalian Aerbin rank11th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank17th
Dalian Aerbin points48
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points17
Dalian Aerbin: #11 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +1
30 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #17 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -39
61 pts off the top 2. 36 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.