League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Jiangsu Suning rank2nd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Jiangsu Suning points57
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jiangsu Suning: #2 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.