League-position context
Blaublitz Akita rank13th
Omiya Ardija rank19th
Blaublitz Akita points48
Omiya Ardija points39
Blaublitz Akita: #13 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -6
27 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #19 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -32
36 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.