League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank5th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points30
Shenzhen Ruby FC points24
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #5 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +6
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.