League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Renofa Yamaguchi rank18th
Jubilo Iwata points75
Renofa Yamaguchi points41
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.
Renofa Yamaguchi: #18 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -31
34 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.