League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank4th
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Changchun Yatai points11
Shandong Luneng points18
Changchun Yatai: #4 ยท 11 pts ยท GD -1
6 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 18 pts ยท GD +11
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.