League-position context
Vegalta Sendai rank7th
Yokohama FC rank2nd
Vegalta Sendai points63
Yokohama FC points80
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.
Yokohama FC: #2 ยท 80 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.