League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Chongqing Lifan rank13th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
Chongqing Lifan 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.
Chongqing Lifan: #13 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -6
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.