League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank17th
FC Tokyo rank13th
Albirex Niigata points28
FC Tokyo points40
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.
FC Tokyo: #13 ยท 40 pts ยท GD -5
32 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.