League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank14th
Albirex Niigata rank16th
Jubilo Iwata points13
Albirex Niigata points12
Jubilo Iwata: #14 ยท 13 pts ยท GD -11
22 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #16 ยท 12 pts ยท GD -10
23 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.