League-position context
Shonan Bellmare rank12th
Nagoya Grampus rank8th
Shonan Bellmare points41
Nagoya Grampus points46
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.
Nagoya Grampus: #8 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.