League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank2nd
Consadole Sapporo rank4th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points57
Consadole Sapporo points55
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.
Consadole Sapporo: #4 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +0
2 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.