League-position context
Blaublitz Akita rank13th
Albirex Niigata rank6th
Blaublitz Akita points47
Albirex Niigata points68
Blaublitz Akita: #13 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -12
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #6 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +21
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.