League-position context
Chengdu Better City rank4th
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Chengdu Better City points65
Shandong Luneng points78
Chengdu Better City: #4 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +21
13 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 37 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.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.