League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank5th
Shandong Luneng points33
Shenzhen Ruby FC points24
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.
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #5 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +6
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.