League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank2nd
Kawasaki Frontale rank1st
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points57
Kawasaki Frontale points69
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.
Kawasaki Frontale: #1 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.