League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank2nd
Vegalta Sendai rank11th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points57
Vegalta Sendai points45
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #2 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +12
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Vegalta Sendai: #11 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -10
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.