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| # | Team | M. | W | D | L | goals | Dif. | Pt. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Oita Trinita | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 22:9 | 13 | 37 |
| 2 |
|
Kashima Antlers | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32:12 | 20 | 36 |
| 3 |
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Kawasaki Frontale | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 36:18 | 18 | 33 |
| 4 |
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Shimizu S-Pulse | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 26:16 | 10 | 33 |
| 5 |
|
Albirex Niigata | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25:19 | 6 | 31 |
| 6 |
|
Yokohama F. Marinos | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 20:12 | 8 | 29 |
| 7 |
|
Nagoya Grampus | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 25:18 | 7 | 29 |
| 8 |
|
Gamba Osaka | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24:19 | 5 | 29 |
| 9 |
|
FC Tokyo | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 27:23 | 4 | 26 |
| 10 |
|
Vissel Kobe | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 22:18 | 4 | 25 |
| 11 |
|
Urawa Red Diamonds | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 29:26 | 3 | 25 |
| 12 |
|
Kashiwa Reysol | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 24:22 | 2 | 25 |
| 13 |
|
Omiya Ardija | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 18:20 | -2 | 24 |
| 14 |
|
Kyoto Sanga FC | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 18:21 | -3 | 24 |
| 15 |
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Tokyo Verdy | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 24:22 | 2 | 23 |
| 16 |
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JEF United Chiba | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 21:24 | -3 | 23 |
| 17 |
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Júbilo Iwata | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 23:19 | 4 | 22 |
| 18 |
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Consadole Sapporo | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 17:32 | -15 | 7 |
