League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank10th
Vissel Kobe rank2nd
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points26
Vissel Kobe points35
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #10 ยท 26 pts ยท GD +4
9 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Vissel Kobe: #2 ยท 35 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.