League-position context
Shandong Luneng rank5th
Tianjin Teda rank6th
Shandong Luneng points48
Tianjin Teda points42
Shandong Luneng: #5 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +9
29 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Tianjin Teda: #6 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -3
35 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.