League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank16th
Machida Zelvia rank4th
Albirex Niigata points53
Machida Zelvia points76
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.
Machida Zelvia: #4 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +18
0 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.