League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank6th
Urawa rank7th
Jubilo Iwata points58
Urawa points49
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.
Urawa: #7 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +10
23 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.