League-position context
Montedio Yamagata rank7th
Albirex Niigata rank10th
Montedio Yamagata points70
Albirex Niigata points62
Montedio Yamagata: #7 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +19
9 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #10 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +19
17 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.