League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank2nd
Vissel Kobe rank10th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points57
Vissel Kobe 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.
Vissel Kobe: #10 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -7
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.