League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Shandong Luneng rank4th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
Shandong Luneng points51
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 40 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.