League-position context
Shonan Bellmare rank16th
Albirex Niigata rank13th
Shonan Bellmare points16
Albirex Niigata points18
Shonan Bellmare: #16 ยท 16 pts ยท GD -9
22 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
Albirex Niigata: #13 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -6
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.