League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank6th
Albirex Niigata rank17th
Jubilo Iwata points58
Albirex Niigata points28
Jubilo Iwata: #6 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +20
14 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #17 ยท 28 pts ยท GD -32
44 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.