Nara 4-3 Oita in the J2 League, Placement match at Rohto Field Nara, Nara (30,600 capacity).

Nara won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–W), scoring 11 and conceding 8.

Oita won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–L), scoring 6 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 1 time: Nara 1 win, Oita 0, 0 draws.