League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank3rd
Albirex Niigata rank17th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points34
Albirex Niigata points14
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #3 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +13
1 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #17 ยท 14 pts ยท GD -13
21 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.