League-position context
Tokyo Verdy rank4th
Shimizu S-pulse rank3rd
Tokyo Verdy points72
Shimizu S-pulse points73
Tokyo Verdy: #4 Β· 72 pts Β· GD +25
3 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shimizu S-pulse: #3 Β· 73 pts Β· GD +44
2 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.