DT: Tomokazu Myojin
Gamba Osaka4-2-3-1| # | Team | MP | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Tokyo | 13 | +23 | 30 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 13 | +22 | 29 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 13 | +20 | 28 |
| 4 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 13 | +10 | 28 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 13 | +9 | 26 |
| 6 |  Kashima Antlers | 13 | +7 | 23 |
| 7 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 13 | +5 | 22 |
| 8 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 13 | +6 | 21 |
| 9 |  Urawa Reds | 13 | -6 | 21 |
| 10 |  Fagiano Okayama | 13 | -6 | 16 |
| 11 |  Nagoya Grampus | 13 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 13 | -10 | 14 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 13 | -12 | 14 |
| 14 |  Kyoto Sanga | 13 | -6 | 13 |
| 15 |  V-Varen Nagasaki | 13 | -5 | 12 |
| 16 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 |  Tokyo Verdy | 13 | -11 | 11 |
| 18 |  JEF United | 13 | -9 | 10 |
| 19 |  Mito Hollyhock | 13 | -13 | 9 |
| 20 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | -11 | 7 |
