League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Chengdu Better City rank3rd
Shandong Luneng points48
Chengdu Better City points59
Shandong Luneng: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +9
29 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chengdu Better City: #3 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +34
18 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.