League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Kashima rank4th
Kawasaki Frontale points66
Kashima points52
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.
Kashima: #4 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +5
14 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.