League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank6th
Cerezo Osaka rank7th
Nagoya Grampus points46
Cerezo Osaka points44
Nagoya Grampus: #6 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +5
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cerezo Osaka: #7 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +2
14 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.