League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Urawa rank3rd
Kawasaki Frontale points38
Urawa points33
Kawasaki Frontale: #2 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Urawa: #3 ยท 33 pts ยท GD +10
5 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.