League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank8th
Jubilo Iwata rank18th
Nagoya Grampus points46
Jubilo Iwata points30
Nagoya Grampus: #8 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jubilo Iwata: #18 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -25
36 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.