League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Dalian Aerbin rank8th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Dalian Aerbin points38
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.
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.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.