| Team | PL | GD | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima Kashima | 17 | 15 | 37 |
| 2 |  Kashiwa Kashiwa | 17 | 7 | 33 |
| 3 |  Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 6 | 31 |
| 4 |  Urawa Urawa | 18 | 6 | 30 |
| 5 |  Hiroshima Hiroshima | 16 | 4 | 29 |
| Team | PL | GD | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Kashima | 17 | 15 | 37 |
| 2 | Kashiwa Kashiwa | 17 | 7 | 33 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 6 | 31 |
| 4 | Urawa Urawa | 18 | 6 | 30 |
| 5 | Hiroshima Hiroshima | 16 | 4 | 29 |