League-position context
Cerezo Osaka rank5th
Gamba Osaka rank7th
Cerezo Osaka points59
Gamba Osaka points47
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.
Gamba Osaka: #7 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +6
17 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.