League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank8th
Urawa rank10th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points48
Urawa points46
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.
Urawa: #10 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -13
19 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.