League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank6th
Changchun Yatai rank4th
Guangzhou R&F points8
Changchun Yatai points11
Guangzhou R&F: #6 ยท 8 pts ยท GD +1
9 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts from safety.
Changchun Yatai: #4 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -1
6 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.