League-position context
Avispa Fukuoka rank4th
Nagoya Grampus rank6th
Avispa Fukuoka points50
Nagoya Grampus points46
Avispa Fukuoka: #4 ยท 50 pts ยท GD -2
8 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 22 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.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.