League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Henan Jianye rank8th
Shandong Luneng points48
Henan Jianye points36
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.
Henan Jianye: #8 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -5
41 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.