League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Shandong Luneng rank14th
Chongqing Lifan points37
Shandong Luneng points34
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -7
20 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #14 ยท 34 pts ยท GD -7
23 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.