League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Shimizu S-pulse rank3rd
Jubilo Iwata points75
Shimizu S-pulse points73
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.
Shimizu S-pulse: #3 ยท 73 pts ยท GD +44
2 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.