League-position context
Avispa Fukuoka rank18th
Cerezo Osaka rank7th
Avispa Fukuoka points17
Cerezo Osaka points27
Avispa Fukuoka: #18 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -10
16 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
Cerezo Osaka: #7 ยท 27 pts ยท GD +7
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.