League-position context
Chengdu Better City rank7th
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Chengdu Better City points47
Shandong Luneng points58
Chengdu Better City: #7 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +16
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 21 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.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.