League-position context
Cerezo Osaka rank12th
Oita Trinita rank18th
Cerezo Osaka points48
Oita Trinita points35
Cerezo Osaka: #12 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oita Trinita: #18 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -24
44 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.