League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank3rd
Beijing Guoan rank5th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points14
Beijing Guoan points9
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #3 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +5
3 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Beijing Guoan: #5 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -5
8 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts from safety.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.