League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Yokohama FC rank15th
Albirex Niigata points36
Yokohama FC points28
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -7
22 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Yokohama FC: #15 ยท 28 pts ยท GD -23
30 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.