League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank10th
Omiya Ardija rank6th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points26
Omiya Ardija points30
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #10 ยท 26 pts ยท GD +4
9 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #6 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +6
5 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.