League-position context
Kashima rank1st
Kawasaki Frontale rank9th
Kashima points43
Kawasaki Frontale points25
Kashima: #1 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Kawasaki Frontale: #9 ยท 25 pts ยท GD -4
8 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.