League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank11th
Mito Hollyhock rank9th
Albirex Niigata points57
Mito Hollyhock points58
Albirex Niigata: #11 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +0
27 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Mito Hollyhock: #9 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +6
26 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.