League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank6th
Fagiano Okayama rank11th
Albirex Niigata points68
Fagiano Okayama points59
Albirex Niigata: #6 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +21
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fagiano Okayama: #11 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +4
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.