League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Gamba Osaka rank3rd
Albirex Niigata points20
Gamba Osaka points31
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -4
17 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gamba Osaka: #3 ยท 31 pts ยท GD +8
6 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.