League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank11th
Oita Trinita rank18th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points49
Oita Trinita points35
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #11 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +2
30 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oita Trinita: #18 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -24
44 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.