League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank1st
Mito Hollyhock rank13th
Albirex Niigata points84
Mito Hollyhock points54
Albirex Niigata: #1 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Mito Hollyhock: #13 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +1
26 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.