League-position context
Sagan Tosu rank7th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank11th
Sagan Tosu points59
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points49
Sagan Tosu: #7 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +8
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #11 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +2
30 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.