League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank1st
Nagoya Grampus rank10th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points40
Nagoya Grampus points24
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #1 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nagoya Grampus: #10 ยท 24 pts ยท GD -4
13 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.