League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank2nd
Cerezo Osaka rank7th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points57
Cerezo Osaka points50
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #2 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +12
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cerezo Osaka: #7 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +1
7 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.