League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Shandong Luneng rank4th
Chongqing Lifan points33
Shandong Luneng points51
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #4 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +21
18 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.