League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank12th
Jiangsu Suning rank4th
Guangzhou R&F points15
Jiangsu Suning points26
Guangzhou R&F: #12 ยท 15 pts ยท GD -14
17 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jiangsu Suning: #4 ยท 26 pts ยท GD +8
6 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.