League-position context
Avispa Fukuoka rank14th
Cerezo Osaka rank5th
Avispa Fukuoka points38
Cerezo Osaka points51
Avispa Fukuoka: #14 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -9
28 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cerezo Osaka: #5 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +6
15 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.