League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank13th
Shandong Luneng points78
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points44
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.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #13 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -4
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.