League-position context
Sagan Tosu rank8th
Omiya Ardija rank18th
Sagan Tosu points47
Omiya Ardija points25
Sagan Tosu: #8 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -3
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 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.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.