League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank2nd
Gamba Osaka rank9th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points57
Gamba Osaka points48
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.
Gamba Osaka: #9 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -5
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.