Match summary
Before kickoff, Kawasaki Frontale (8th, 38 pts) were 19 points ahead of Albirex Niigata (20th, 19 pts). Before kickoff, Kawasaki Frontale were 8th in the table but 15th on points from the last five league games. Albirex Niigata had lost 7 matches in a row before this one. 88% of their 8 previous meetings had three or more goals.

