League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank1st
Albirex Niigata rank6th
Jubilo Iwata points91
Albirex Niigata points68
Jubilo Iwata: #1 ยท 91 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 53 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #6 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +21
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.