League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank12th
Kawasaki Frontale rank1st
Consadole Sapporo points39
Kawasaki Frontale points83
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.
Kawasaki Frontale: #1 ยท 83 pts ยท GD +57
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 50 pts clear of the relegation zone.
44-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.