League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank12th
Guangzhou R&F rank5th
Jiangsu Suning points32
Guangzhou R&F points52
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 R&F: #5 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.