League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Ventforet Kofu rank18th
Albirex Niigata points84
Ventforet Kofu points48
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.
Ventforet Kofu: #18 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -7
32 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
36-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.