League-position context
Kyoto Sanga rank2nd
Ehime FC rank20th
Kyoto Sanga points84
Ehime FC points35
Kyoto Sanga: #2 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 46 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ehime FC: #20 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -29
49 pts off the top 2. 31 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
49-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.