League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank3rd
Consadole Sapporo rank12th
Nagoya Grampus points63
Consadole Sapporo points39
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.
Consadole Sapporo: #12 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -11
26 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.