League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank1st
Montedio Yamagata rank14th
Consadole Sapporo points85
Montedio Yamagata points47
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.
Montedio Yamagata: #14 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -6
37 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
38-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.