League-position context
Vissel Kobe rank2nd
Omiya Ardija rank6th
Vissel Kobe points35
Omiya Ardija points30
Vissel Kobe: #2 ยท 35 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 22 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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.