League-position context
Blaublitz Akita rank12th
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Blaublitz Akita points56
Albirex Niigata points84
Blaublitz Akita: #12 ยท 56 pts ยท GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.