League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Hebei Zhongji rank4th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Hebei Zhongji 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.
Hebei Zhongji: #4 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +17
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.