Match summary
Before kickoff, Gamba Osaka (9th, 46 pts) were 25 points ahead of Albirex Niigata (20th, 21 pts). Before kickoff, Gamba Osaka were 9th in the table but 2nd on points from the last five league games. Gamba Osaka had won 5 matches in a row before this one. Albirex Niigata had gone 13 matches without a win before this one.

