League-position context
Fagiano Okayama rank3rd
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Fagiano Okayama points72
Albirex Niigata points84
Fagiano Okayama: #3 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +18
8 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #1 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.