League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank11th
Yokohama F. Marinos rank2nd
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points49
Yokohama F. Marinos points79
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #11 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +2
30 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Yokohama F. Marinos: #2 ยท 79 pts ยท GD +47
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 43 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.