League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank9th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points34
Shenzhen Ruby FC points17
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #9 ยท 17 pts ยท GD +0
15 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.