League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Hangzhou Greentown rank9th
Shandong Luneng points37
Hangzhou Greentown points26
Shandong Luneng: #2 · 37 pts · GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hangzhou Greentown: #9 · 26 pts · GD +0
11 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.