League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Guangzhou R&F rank11th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Guangzhou R&F points32
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.
Guangzhou R&F: #11 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -16
37 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.