The match of 18th round between Shanghai Sipg FC и Guangzhou FC took place at Shanghai Stadium on 22 July 2017, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (1 April 2017) and ended with the victory of Guangzhou FC with a score 3-2.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Shanghai Sipg FC is in the TOP-4 with 39 points. This is the 17th of 30 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Shanghai Sipg FC can score 39 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (39 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 8 points lower and has the opportunity to score 39 points additionally. The goal difference is 43:17. In additional, Shanghai Sipg FC has the best offensive record in the league. The Shanghai Sipg FC defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Guangzhou FC is the leader of the tournament with 40 points. This is the 17th of 30 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 39 points additionally. The goal difference is 37:21. In addition, the Guangzhou FC offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Shanghai Sipg FC Stats
The team scored 28 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 9 wins, 1 draw and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 34-7. The average number of goals is 3.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.
Sidelined players: OSCAR, HUAN FU (Susp
Guangzhou FC Stats
The team scored 16 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 1 draw и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 21-20. The average number of goals is 2.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.
Sidelined players: XIN XU (Susp