League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank1st
Nagoya Grampus rank3rd
Kawasaki Frontale points83
Nagoya Grampus points63
Kawasaki Frontale: #1 ยท 83 pts ยท GD +57
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 50 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nagoya Grampus: #3 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +17
2 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.