League-position context
Machida Zelvia rank15th
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Machida Zelvia points51
Albirex Niigata points84
Machida Zelvia: #15 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +1
29 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #1 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.