League-position context
Blaublitz Akita rank12th
Montedio Yamagata rank6th
Blaublitz Akita points56
Montedio Yamagata points64
Blaublitz Akita: #12 ยท 56 pts ยท GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Montedio Yamagata: #6 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +23
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.