League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank13th
Omiya Ardija rank5th
Albirex Niigata points18
Omiya Ardija points26
Albirex Niigata: #13 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -6
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #5 ยท 26 pts ยท GD -1
12 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.