League-position context
Dalian Aerbin rank13th
Guangzhou R&F rank12th
Dalian Aerbin points20
Guangzhou R&F points22
Dalian Aerbin: #13 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -3
17 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou R&F: #12 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -15
15 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.