League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Jiangsu Suning rank3rd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Jiangsu Suning points53
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.
Jiangsu Suning: #3 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +20
16 pts off the top 2. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.