League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank6th
Guangzhou R&F rank5th
Shandong Luneng points49
Guangzhou R&F points52
Shandong Luneng: #6 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +16
9 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Guangzhou R&F: #5 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.