League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank6th
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points55
Consadole Sapporo points46
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #6 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +16
9 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +5
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.