Yamagata 1-2 Ventforet Kofu in the J2 League, round 5 at Yamagata Park Stadium, Tendo (21,292 capacity).

Yamagata won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–W), scoring 10 and conceding 6.

Ventforet Kofu won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–L–D), scoring 6 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: Yamagata 4 wins, Ventforet Kofu 5, 1 draw.