League-position context
Nagoya Grampus rank3rd
JEF United Chiba rank6th
Nagoya Grampus points79
JEF United Chiba points68
Nagoya Grampus: #3 ยท 79 pts ยท GD +22
1 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
JEF United Chiba: #6 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +10
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.