League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank1st
JEF United Chiba rank10th
Albirex Niigata points84
JEF United Chiba points61
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.
JEF United Chiba: #10 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +2
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.