League-position context
Avispa Fukuoka rank8th
Cerezo Osaka rank12th
Avispa Fukuoka points54
Cerezo Osaka points48
Avispa Fukuoka: #8 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +5
25 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cerezo Osaka: #12 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.