League-position context
Tianjin Songjiang rank3rd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Tianjin Songjiang points54
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
Tianjin Songjiang: #3 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +13
4 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 23 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.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.