League-position context
Blaublitz Akita rank12th
Yokohama FC rank2nd
Blaublitz Akita points56
Yokohama FC points80
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.
Yokohama FC: #2 ยท 80 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.