League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank4th
Shandong Luneng rank3rd
Beijing Guoan points53
Shandong Luneng points58
Beijing Guoan: #4 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +19
10 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #3 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +18
5 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.