League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank14th
Shandong Luneng points78
Shenzhen Ruby FC points30
Shandong Luneng: #2 ยท 78 pts ยท GD +58
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 50 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #14 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -42
48 pts off the top 2. 23 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
48-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.