League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Chengdu Better City rank1st
Shandong Luneng points37
Chengdu Better City points45
Shandong Luneng: #2 · 37 pts · GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chengdu Better City: #1 · 45 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.