League-position context
Dalian Aerbin rank11th
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Dalian Aerbin points48
Shandong Luneng points78
Dalian Aerbin: #11 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +1
30 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 20 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.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.