League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Gamba Osaka rank12th
Albirex Niigata points36
Gamba Osaka points31
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -7
22 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gamba Osaka: #12 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -17
27 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.