League-position context
Fagiano Okayama rank17th
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Fagiano Okayama points50
Albirex Niigata points57
Fagiano Okayama: #17 ยท 50 pts ยท GD -10
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +0
27 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.