League-position context
Cerezo Osaka rank5th
FC Tokyo rank2nd
Cerezo Osaka points59
FC Tokyo points64
Cerezo Osaka: #5 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +14
5 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Tokyo: #2 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.