League-position context
Avispa Fukuoka rank2nd
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Avispa Fukuoka points84
Albirex Niigata points57
Avispa Fukuoka: #2 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +0
27 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.