League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank12th
Oita Trinita rank11th
Consadole Sapporo points39
Oita Trinita points43
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.
Oita Trinita: #11 ยท 43 pts ยท GD -9
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.