League-position context
Sagan Tosu rank11th
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Sagan Tosu points42
Consadole Sapporo points45
Sagan Tosu: #11 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +1
24 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -10
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.