League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Changchun Yatai rank9th
Shandong Luneng points58
Changchun Yatai points36
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.
Changchun Yatai: #9 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -6
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.