League-position context
Tokyo Verdy rank2nd
Shimizu S-pulse rank3rd
Tokyo Verdy points76
Shimizu S-pulse points75
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.
Shimizu S-pulse: #3 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +44
1 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.