League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Shandong Luneng rank6th
SHANGHAI SIPG points58
Shandong Luneng points49
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #6 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +16
9 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.