League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank3rd
Cerezo Osaka rank4th
Nagoya Grampus points63
Cerezo Osaka points60
Nagoya Grampus: #3 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +17
2 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cerezo Osaka: #4 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +9
5 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.