League-position context
Vegalta Sendai rank2nd
Yokohama FC rank15th
Vegalta Sendai points38
Yokohama FC points27
Vegalta Sendai: #2 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Yokohama FC: #15 ยท 27 pts ยท GD +7
11 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.