League-position context
Shonan Bellmare rank18th
Consadole Sapporo rank12th
Shonan Bellmare points27
Consadole Sapporo points39
Shonan Bellmare: #18 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -19
38 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
Consadole Sapporo: #12 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -11
26 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.