League-position context
Kawasaki Frontale rank2nd
Omiya Ardija rank5th
Kawasaki Frontale points38
Omiya Ardija points26
Kawasaki Frontale: #2 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 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.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.