League-position context
Machida Zelvia rank5th
Ehime FC rank20th
Machida Zelvia points72
Ehime FC points35
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.
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.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.