League-position context
Tokushima Vortis rank8th
Blaublitz Akita rank12th
Tokushima Vortis points62
Blaublitz Akita points56
Tokushima Vortis: #8 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +13
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Blaublitz Akita: #12 ยท 56 pts ยท GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.