Nara 1-3 FC Osaka in the J2 League, round 15 at Rohto Field Nara, Nara (30,600 capacity).

Nara won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–W–L), scoring 18 and conceding 16.

FC Osaka won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–L–L), scoring 19 and conceding 23.

The two sides have met 10 times: Nara 2 wins, FC Osaka 5, 3 draws.