League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Hebei Zhongji rank10th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Hebei Zhongji points33
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.
Hebei Zhongji: #10 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -15
36 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
36-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.