League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Beijing Guoan rank5th
Shandong Luneng points18
Beijing Guoan points9
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 18 pts ยท GD +11
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Beijing Guoan: #5 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -5
8 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.