Feb 18th features a match where Albirex Niigata will travel to Osaka to battle Cerezo Osaka in a clash of the J-League. Cerezo Osaka has not played yet this season, and neither has Albirex Niigata.
Cerezo Osaka is playing their first match this season after last season’s 5th place finish, while Albirex Niigata is playing their first match this season after being promoted last season.