League-position context
Oita Trinita rank11th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank8th
Oita Trinita points43
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points48
Oita Trinita: #11 Β· 43 pts Β· GD -9
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #8 Β· 48 pts Β· GD +9
17 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.