League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Grulla Morioka rank22nd
Albirex Niigata points84
Grulla Morioka points34
Albirex Niigata: #1 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Grulla Morioka: #22 ยท 34 pts ยท GD -45
46 pts off the top 2. 28 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
50-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.