League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank3rd
Guangzhou R&F rank11th
Jiangsu Suning points53
Guangzhou R&F points32
Jiangsu Suning: #3 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +20
16 pts off the top 2. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou R&F: #11 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -16
37 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.