League-position context
Avispa Fukuoka rank2nd
Mito Hollyhock rank9th
Avispa Fukuoka points84
Mito Hollyhock points58
Avispa Fukuoka: #2 ยท 84 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 35 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.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.