League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank4th
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Kawasaki Frontale points60
Consadole Sapporo points46
Kawasaki Frontale: #4 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +23
4 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +5
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.