League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Qingdao Jonoon rank12th
Shandong Luneng points58
Qingdao Jonoon points27
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Qingdao Jonoon: #12 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.