League-position context
Tokyo Verdy rank12th
Albirex Niigata rank6th
Tokyo Verdy points58
Albirex Niigata points68
Tokyo Verdy: #12 Β· 58 pts Β· GD -4
26 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #6 Β· 68 pts Β· GD +21
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.