League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank13th
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Nagoya Grampus points37
Consadole Sapporo points46
Nagoya Grampus: #13 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -5
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +5
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.