League-position context
Gamba Osaka rank12th
Yokohama F. Marinos rank2nd
Gamba Osaka points31
Yokohama F. Marinos points58
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.
Yokohama F. Marinos: #2 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.