League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank9th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Guangzhou R&F points21
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points30
Guangzhou R&F: #9 ยท 21 pts ยท GD +0
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.