League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Jiangsu Suning rank5th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
Jiangsu Suning points48
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +46
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jiangsu Suning: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +15
15 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.