League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank16th
Changchun Yatai rank12th
Guangzhou R&F points20
Changchun Yatai points44
Guangzhou R&F: #16 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -35
58 pts off the top 2. 33 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
Changchun Yatai: #12 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -1
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.