League-position context
Gamba Osaka rank12th
Cerezo Osaka rank7th
Gamba Osaka points31
Cerezo Osaka points44
Gamba Osaka: #12 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -17
27 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cerezo Osaka: #7 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +2
14 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.