Qingdao host Shenzhen in the Chinese Super League, round 9 at Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Central Stadium, Guangzhou.

Qingdao won 1, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 4 matches (W–L–L–D), scoring 1 and conceding 3.

The two sides have met 10 times: Qingdao 3 wins, Shenzhen 6, 1 draw.