League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Kawasaki Frontale rank7th
Albirex Niigata points20
Kawasaki Frontale points27
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.
Kawasaki Frontale: #7 ยท 27 pts ยท GD +8
10 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.