League-position context
Henan Jianye rank7th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Henan Jianye points41
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Henan Jianye: #7 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -4
28 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.