League-position context
Hangzhou Greentown rank5th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank17th
Hangzhou Greentown points62
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points17
Hangzhou Greentown: #5 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +33
16 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #17 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -39
61 pts off the top 2. 36 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.