League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank6th
Consadole Sapporo rank11th
Jubilo Iwata points58
Consadole Sapporo points43
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.
Consadole Sapporo: #11 ยท 43 pts ยท GD -8
29 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.