League-position context
Albirex Niigata rank6th
Omiya Ardija rank16th
Albirex Niigata points68
Omiya Ardija points42
Albirex Niigata: #6 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +21
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #16 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -5
42 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.