League-position context
Tianjin Songjiang rank14th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Tianjin Songjiang points24
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Tianjin Songjiang: #14 ยท 24 pts ยท GD -13
45 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 6 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.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.