League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank1st
Albirex Niigata points20
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points40
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.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #1 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.