League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank3rd
SHANGHAI SIPG points17
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points14
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 17 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #3 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +5
3 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.