League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank8th
Avispa Fukuoka rank14th
Nagoya Grampus points46
Avispa Fukuoka points38
Nagoya Grampus: #8 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Avispa Fukuoka: #14 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -9
28 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.