League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank8th
Sagan Tosu rank13th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points48
Sagan Tosu points36
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #8 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +9
17 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sagan Tosu: #13 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -6
29 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.