Nara 5-1 Toyama in the J2 League, round 18 at Rohto Field Nara, Nara (30,600 capacity).

Nara won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–W–W), scoring 15 and conceding 15.

Toyama won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–W–W), scoring 16 and conceding 14.

The two sides have met 6 times: Nara 2 wins, Toyama 2, 2 draws.