League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank11th
Omiya Ardija rank18th
Consadole Sapporo points43
Omiya Ardija points25
Consadole Sapporo: #11 ยท 43 pts ยท GD -8
29 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #18 ยท 25 pts ยท GD -32
47 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.