League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank3rd
SHANGHAI SIPG rank1st
Shandong Luneng points58
SHANGHAI SIPG points68
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.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #1 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +44
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 32 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.