League-position context
Machida Zelvia rank5th
Albirex Niigata rank6th
Machida Zelvia points72
Albirex Niigata points68
Machida Zelvia: #5 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +26
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #6 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +21
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.