League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank6th
Consadole Sapporo rank18th
Nagoya Grampus points46
Consadole Sapporo points20
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.
Consadole Sapporo: #18 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -4
38 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.