League-position context
Ventforet Kofu rank17th
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Ventforet Kofu points15
Kawasaki Frontale points38
Ventforet Kofu: #17 ยท 15 pts ยท GD -13
23 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
Kawasaki Frontale: #2 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.