League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank5th
Albirex Niigata rank17th
Kawasaki Frontale points30
Albirex Niigata points14
Kawasaki Frontale: #5 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +6
5 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #17 ยท 14 pts ยท GD -13
21 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.