League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank3rd
Henan Jianye rank12th
Shandong Luneng points58
Henan Jianye points34
Shandong Luneng: #3 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +18
5 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Henan Jianye: #12 ยท 34 pts ยท GD -15
29 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.