League-position context
Blaublitz Akita rank13th
Omiya Ardija rank16th
Blaublitz Akita points47
Omiya Ardija points42
Blaublitz Akita: #13 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -12
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 9 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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.