League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank3rd
Kawasaki Frontale points66
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points55
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.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #3 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +11
11 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.