League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank6th
Hangzhou Greentown rank15th
Guangzhou R&F points40
Hangzhou Greentown points32
Guangzhou R&F: #6 ยท 40 pts ยท GD -3
17 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hangzhou Greentown: #15 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -9
25 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.