League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank12th
Shandong Luneng rank6th
Jiangsu Suning points32
Shandong Luneng points49
Jiangsu Suning: #12 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -5
26 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #6 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +16
9 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.