League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank3rd
Nagoya Grampus rank8th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points55
Nagoya Grampus points46
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #3 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +11
11 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nagoya Grampus: #8 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.