League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Iwaki rank17th
Jubilo Iwata points75
Iwaki points46
Jubilo Iwata: #2 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Iwaki: #17 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -24
29 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.