League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank3rd
Oita Trinita rank11th
Nagoya Grampus points63
Oita Trinita points43
Nagoya Grampus: #3 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +17
2 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oita Trinita: #11 ยท 43 pts ยท GD -9
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.