League-position context
Cerezo Osaka rank5th
Oita Trinita rank9th
Cerezo Osaka points59
Oita Trinita 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.
Oita Trinita: #9 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +0
17 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.