League-position context
Tianjin Songjiang rank3rd
Shandong Luneng rank6th
Tianjin Songjiang points54
Shandong Luneng points49
Tianjin Songjiang: #3 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +13
4 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 23 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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.