League-position context
Jiangsu Suning rank3rd
Shandong Luneng rank4th
Jiangsu Suning points53
Shandong Luneng points51
Jiangsu Suning: #3 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +20
16 pts off the top 2. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 24 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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.