League-position context
Shonan Bellmare rank12th
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Shonan Bellmare points41
Consadole Sapporo points45
Shonan Bellmare: #12 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -8
25 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -10
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.