League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank6th
Hebei Zhongji rank4th
Shandong Luneng points49
Hebei Zhongji 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.
Hebei Zhongji: #4 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +17
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.