League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Mito Hollyhock rank15th
Jubilo Iwata points75
Mito Hollyhock points47
Jubilo Iwata: #2 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Mito Hollyhock: #15 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -13
28 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.