League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Changchun Yatai rank14th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
Changchun Yatai points32
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +46
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Changchun Yatai: #14 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -11
31 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.