League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Tochigi SC rank20th
Jubilo Iwata points75
Tochigi SC points38
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.
Tochigi SC: #20 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -9
37 pts off the top 2. 23 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.