League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank1st
V-varen Nagasaki rank18th
Kawasaki Frontale points69
V-varen Nagasaki points30
Kawasaki Frontale: #1 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
V-varen Nagasaki: #18 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -20
27 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts from safety.
39-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.