Guangzhou amassed 20 points after two consecutive losses and are currently in 12th place, four points ahead of the relegation zone. Also accumulating 20 points with Guangzhou are Shanghai Jiading Huilong and Dandong Tengyue, all three teams are facing greater relegation pressure. If Guangzhou can withstand the pressure in the last game and get all 3 points, it will accelerate out of the danger zone. Therefore, they will definitely go all out for a win in their home game.
Heilongjiang Ice City had amassed 30 points and were ranked 8th before the match. after 6 consecutive home matches, they would travel south for 2 away matches, the first of which would be against Guangzhou. Facing an all-Chinese opponent who won 1-0 in the first round, Heilongjiang Bingcheng has a psychological advantage. Judging from the poster they released with the theme of "Deng Yue", they are hoping to go on and get a 3-point win.
