League-position context
Shenzhen Ruby FC rank16th
Shandong Luneng rank1st
Shenzhen Ruby FC points12
Shandong Luneng points58
Shenzhen Ruby FC: #16 ยท 12 pts ยท GD -53
39 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts from safety.
Shandong Luneng: #1 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
46-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.