League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank12th
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Changchun Yatai points44
Shandong Luneng points78
Changchun Yatai: #12 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -1
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #2 ยท 78 pts ยท GD +58
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 50 pts clear of the relegation zone.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.