League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank2nd
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Beijing Guoan points51
Shandong Luneng points58
Beijing Guoan: #2 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.