League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank17th
Shandong Luneng points78
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points17
Shandong Luneng: #2 ยท 78 pts ยท GD +58
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 50 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #17 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -39
61 pts off the top 2. 36 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
61-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.