League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank7th
Nagoya Grampus rank10th
Kawasaki Frontale points27
Nagoya Grampus points24
Kawasaki Frontale: #7 ยท 27 pts ยท GD +8
10 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nagoya Grampus: #10 ยท 24 pts ยท GD -4
13 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.