League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Ehime FC rank21st
Albirex Niigata points57
Ehime FC points34
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +0
27 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ehime FC: #21 ยท 34 pts ยท GD -30
50 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts from safety.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.