League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Hangzhou Greentown rank7th
Shandong Luneng points48
Hangzhou Greentown points38
Shandong Luneng: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +9
29 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hangzhou Greentown: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -5
39 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.