League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Guangzhou R&F rank5th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Guangzhou R&F points52
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou R&F: #5 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.