League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank10th
Shandong Luneng rank6th
Chongqing Lifan points36
Shandong Luneng points49
Chongqing Lifan: #10 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -3
22 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 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.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.