League-position context
Sagan Tosu rank15th
Omiya Ardija rank5th
Sagan Tosu points17
Omiya Ardija points26
Sagan Tosu: #15 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -5
21 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.