League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank6th
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Jubilo Iwata points63
Albirex Niigata points57
Jubilo Iwata: #6 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +11
21 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 14 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.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.