League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Nagoya Grampus rank8th
Consadole Sapporo points45
Nagoya Grampus points46
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -10
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nagoya Grampus: #8 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.