League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank4th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Jiangsu Suning points36
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points45
Jiangsu Suning: #4 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +10
1 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.