League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank16th
JEF United Chiba rank14th
Albirex Niigata points53
JEF United Chiba points55
Albirex Niigata: #16 ยท 53 pts ยท GD -8
23 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
JEF United Chiba: #14 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +0
21 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.