League-position context
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Shandong Luneng rank1st
SHANGHAI SIPG points17
Shandong Luneng points18
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 17 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 18 pts ยท GD +11
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.