League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank3rd
Jiangsu Suning rank5th
Shandong Luneng points58
Jiangsu Suning points48
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.
Jiangsu Suning: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +15
15 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.