League-position context
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank15th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Shenzhen Ruby FC points21
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #15 ยท 21 pts ยท GD -20
48 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
48-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.