League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank6th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank16th
Guangzhou R&F points40
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points30
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.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #16 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -25
27 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.