League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Chengdu Better City rank1st
Shandong Luneng points27
Chengdu Better City points38
Shandong Luneng: #2 · 27 pts · GD +1
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chengdu Better City: #1 · 38 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.