League-position context
Oita Trinita rank5th
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Oita Trinita points66
Albirex Niigata points84
Oita Trinita: #5 ยท 66 pts ยท GD +10
14 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #1 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.