League-position context
Dalian Aerbin rank13th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Dalian Aerbin points11
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points34
Dalian Aerbin: #13 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.