League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank16th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank13th
Guangzhou R&F points20
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points44
Guangzhou R&F: #16 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -35
58 pts off the top 2. 33 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #13 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -4
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.