League-position context
Nantong Zhiyun rank14th
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Nantong Zhiyun points21
Shandong Luneng points58
Nantong Zhiyun: #14 ยท 21 pts ยท GD -16
30 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.