League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank13th
Jubilo Iwata rank9th
Albirex Niigata points18
Jubilo Iwata points23
Albirex Niigata: #13 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -6
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jubilo Iwata: #9 ยท 23 pts ยท GD -2
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.