League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank12th
Sagan Tosu rank13th
Consadole Sapporo points39
Sagan Tosu points36
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.
Sagan Tosu: #13 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -6
29 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.