League-position context
Machida Zelvia rank5th
Mito Hollyhock rank10th
Machida Zelvia points72
Mito Hollyhock points59
Machida Zelvia: #5 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +26
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Mito Hollyhock: #10 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +9
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.