League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Beijing Guoan rank1st
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Beijing Guoan points70
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Beijing Guoan: #1 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 37 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.