League-position context
Shanghai Shenhua rank3rd
Shandong Luneng rank2nd
Shanghai Shenhua points35
Shandong Luneng points37
Shanghai Shenhua: #3 · 35 pts · GD +9
2 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #2 · 37 pts · GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.