League-position context
Avispa Fukuoka rank2nd
V-varen Nagasaki rank3rd
Avispa Fukuoka points84
V-varen Nagasaki points80
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.
V-varen Nagasaki: #3 ยท 80 pts ยท GD +27
4 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.