League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank5th
Guizhou Zhicheng rank8th
Guangzhou R&F points52
Guizhou Zhicheng points42
Guangzhou R&F: #5 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guizhou Zhicheng: #8 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -6
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.