League-position context
Omiya Ardija rank5th
Urawa rank3rd
Omiya Ardija points26
Urawa points33
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.
Urawa: #3 ยท 33 pts ยท GD +10
5 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.