League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Shandong Luneng points24
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points34
Shandong Luneng: #5 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +8
8 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.