League-position context
Vegalta Sendai rank7th
Fagiano Okayama rank3rd
Vegalta Sendai points63
Fagiano Okayama points72
Vegalta Sendai: #7 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +8
17 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fagiano Okayama: #3 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +18
8 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.