League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank12th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Jiangsu Suning points32
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Jiangsu Suning: #12 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -5
26 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.