League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank6th
Hebei Zhongji rank7th
Guangzhou R&F points40
Hebei Zhongji points40
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.
Hebei Zhongji: #7 ยท 40 pts ยท GD -4
17 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
0-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.