League-position context
Montedio Yamagata rank18th
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Montedio Yamagata points10
Albirex Niigata points20
Montedio Yamagata: #18 ยท 10 pts ยท GD -19
27 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -4
17 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.