League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank17th
Cerezo Osaka rank3rd
Albirex Niigata points28
Cerezo Osaka points63
Albirex Niigata: #17 ยท 28 pts ยท GD -32
44 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
Cerezo Osaka: #3 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +22
9 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.