League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Cerezo Osaka rank5th
Kawasaki Frontale points66
Cerezo Osaka points51
Kawasaki Frontale: #2 ยท 66 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cerezo Osaka: #5 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +6
15 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.