League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Avispa Fukuoka rank8th
Consadole Sapporo points51
Avispa Fukuoka points54
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 51 pts ยท GD -2
28 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Avispa Fukuoka: #8 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +5
25 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.