League-position context
Sagan Tosu rank8th
Albirex Niigata rank16th
Sagan Tosu points29
Albirex Niigata points12
Sagan Tosu: #8 ยท 29 pts ยท GD +4
6 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #16 ยท 12 pts ยท GD -10
23 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.