League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank6th
Sagan Tosu rank10th
Nagoya Grampus points46
Sagan Tosu points37
Nagoya Grampus: #6 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +5
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sagan Tosu: #10 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -2
21 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.