League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points30
Shandong Luneng points33
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 33 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.