League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank6th
Fagiano Okayama rank11th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points28
Fagiano Okayama points24
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #6 ยท 28 pts ยท GD +8
5 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fagiano Okayama: #11 ยท 24 pts ยท GD -1
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.