League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank1st
Machida Zelvia rank7th
Consadole Sapporo points85
Machida Zelvia points65
Consadole Sapporo: #1 ยท 85 pts ยท GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Machida Zelvia: #7 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +9
19 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.