League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Jiangsu Suning rank4th
Shandong Luneng points24
Jiangsu Suning points26
Shandong Luneng: #5 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +8
8 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jiangsu Suning: #4 ยท 26 pts ยท GD +8
6 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.