League-position context
Vegalta Sendai rank11th
FC Tokyo rank2nd
Vegalta Sendai points41
FC Tokyo points64
Vegalta Sendai: #11 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -7
23 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Tokyo: #2 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.