League-position context
Henan Jianye rank10th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Henan Jianye points18
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points30
Henan Jianye: #10 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -1
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.