League-position context
Jubilo Iwata rank6th
Mito Hollyhock rank9th
Jubilo Iwata points63
Mito Hollyhock points58
Jubilo Iwata: #6 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +11
21 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Mito Hollyhock: #9 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +6
26 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.