Tianjin Teda is set to face their first league clash against their CSL relegation opponent this season, and it promises to be a key match for both teams.
The first leg of the game will take place at the Tianjin Teda Stadium on Saturday evening, with the second leg scheduled to take place at the CSL headquarters in Shijiazhuang on Wednesday night.
Both teams have been struggling in recent weeks, with Tianjin Teda having lost three of their last four matches, while Shandong Luneng have also struggled, losing two out of their last three games.
However, both teams have shown some signs of improvement recently, and it remains to be seen whether they can put together a strong performance against each other.
For Tianjin Teda, the game against Shandong Luneng represents a chance to bounce back from a tough period of form, as they look to secure a top-six finish in the CSL table.
For Shandong Luneng, the game represents a chance to show that they can still compete at the highest level of Chinese football, despite their struggles in recent weeks.
Overall, the game between Tianjin Teda and Shandong Luneng promises to be a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to come out victorious and securing a place in the top six in the CSL table.