League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank13th
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Albirex Niigata points18
Kawasaki Frontale points38
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.
Kawasaki Frontale: #2 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.