League-position context
Tokyo Verdy rank2nd
JEF United Chiba rank7th
Tokyo Verdy points76
JEF United Chiba points61
Tokyo Verdy: #2 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
JEF United Chiba: #7 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +5
15 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.