League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Hangzhou Greentown rank8th
Shandong Luneng points27
Hangzhou Greentown points22
Shandong Luneng: #2 · 27 pts · GD +1
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hangzhou Greentown: #8 · 22 pts · GD -4
5 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.