Albirex Niigata 2-1 Nara in the J2 League, round 17 at Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (42,300 capacity).

Albirex Niigata won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–L–W), scoring 7 and conceding 7.

Nara won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–W–L), scoring 14 and conceding 14.

The two sides have met 3 times: Albirex Niigata 3 wins, Nara 0, 0 draws.