League-position context
Consadole Sapporo rank1st
Mito Hollyhock rank13th
Consadole Sapporo points85
Mito Hollyhock points48
Consadole Sapporo: #1 ยท 85 pts ยท GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Mito Hollyhock: #13 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -4
36 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.