League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank12th
Gamba Osaka rank2nd
Consadole Sapporo points39
Gamba Osaka points65
Consadole Sapporo: #12 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -11
26 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 6 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.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.