League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Henan Jianye rank10th
Shandong Luneng points33
Henan Jianye points18
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 33 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Henan Jianye: #10 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -1
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.