Jubilo Iwata 2-2 (4-5 on penalties) FC Osaka in the J2 League, Placement match at Yamaha Stadium, Iwata (15,165 capacity).

Jubilo Iwata won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–L–W), scoring 9 and conceding 14.

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

The two sides have met 2 times: Jubilo Iwata 1 win, FC Osaka 1, 0 draws.