League-position context
Montedio Yamagata rank5th
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Montedio Yamagata points67
Jubilo Iwata points75
Montedio Yamagata: #5 ยท 67 pts ยท GD +11
8 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jubilo Iwata: #2 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.