League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank12th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Chongqing Lifan points11
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points30
Chongqing Lifan: #12 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -12
19 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.