League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Vegalta Sendai rank10th
Kawasaki Frontale points38
Vegalta Sendai points23
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.
Vegalta Sendai: #10 ยท 23 pts ยท GD -5
15 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.