League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank6th
FC Ryukyu rank9th
Albirex Niigata points68
FC Ryukyu points65
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.
FC Ryukyu: #9 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +10
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.