League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank6th
Oita Trinita rank9th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points55
Oita Trinita points47
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #6 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +16
9 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oita Trinita: #9 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +0
17 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.