League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank18th
Urawa rank14th
Jubilo Iwata points31
Urawa points37
Jubilo Iwata: #18 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -22
33 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
Urawa: #14 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -16
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.