League-position context
Cerezo Osaka rank4th
Gamba Osaka rank2nd
Cerezo Osaka points60
Gamba Osaka points65
Cerezo Osaka: #4 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +9
5 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gamba Osaka: #2 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +4
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.