League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank4th
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points29
Kawasaki Frontale points38
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #4 ยท 29 pts ยท GD +14
9 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Kawasaki Frontale: #2 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.