League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank9th
Shandong Luneng points24
Shenzhen Ruby FC points17
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.
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #9 ยท 17 pts ยท GD +0
15 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.