League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Guangzhou R&F rank12th
Shandong Luneng points24
Guangzhou R&F points15
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 R&F: #12 ยท 15 pts ยท GD -14
17 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.