League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Kawasaki Frontale rank17th
Albirex Niigata points36
Kawasaki Frontale points21
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.
Kawasaki Frontale: #17 ยท 21 pts ยท GD -2
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.