League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank7th
Shandong Luneng rank6th
Changchun Yatai points44
Shandong Luneng points49
Changchun Yatai: #7 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +5
14 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #6 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +16
9 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.