League-position context
FC Ryukyu rank21st
JEF United Chiba rank10th
FC Ryukyu points37
JEF United Chiba points61
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.
JEF United Chiba: #10 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +2
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.