League-position context
Vegalta Sendai rank11th
Kawasaki Frontale rank1st
Vegalta Sendai points45
Kawasaki Frontale points69
Vegalta Sendai: #11 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -10
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Kawasaki Frontale: #1 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.