League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank9th
Kawasaki Frontale rank5th
Nagoya Grampus points22
Kawasaki Frontale points30
Nagoya Grampus: #9 ยท 22 pts ยท GD +0
13 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Kawasaki Frontale: #5 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +6
5 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.