League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank3rd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
Shandong Luneng points58
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
Shandong Luneng: #3 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +18
5 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +46
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.