League-position context
FC Ryukyu rank21st
Albirex Niigata rank1st
FC Ryukyu points37
Albirex Niigata points84
FC Ryukyu: #21 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -24
43 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts from safety.
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.
47-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.