League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Nagoya Grampus rank6th
Albirex Niigata points36
Nagoya Grampus points46
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.
Nagoya Grampus: #6 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +5
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.