League-position context
Guizhou Zhicheng rank8th
Beijing Guoan rank9th
Guizhou Zhicheng points42
Beijing Guoan points40
Guizhou Zhicheng: #8 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -6
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Beijing Guoan: #9 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +0
18 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.