League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Jubilo Iwata points82
Consadole Sapporo points57
Jubilo Iwata: #2 ยท 82 pts ยท GD +29
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +4
25 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.