League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank8th
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Nagoya Grampus points46
Kawasaki Frontale points66
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.
Kawasaki Frontale: #2 ยท 66 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.