League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank11th
Cerezo Osaka rank12th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points49
Cerezo Osaka points48
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.
Cerezo Osaka: #12 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.