League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank13th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points30
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points10
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.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #13 ยท 10 pts ยท GD -10
20 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.