League-position context
Dalian Aerbin rank8th
Guangzhou R&F rank11th
Dalian Aerbin points38
Guangzhou R&F points32
Dalian Aerbin: #8 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou R&F: #11 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -16
37 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.