League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Montedio Yamagata rank6th
Albirex Niigata points84
Montedio Yamagata points64
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.
Montedio Yamagata: #6 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +23
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.