League-position context
Mito Hollyhock rank10th
Albirex Niigata rank16th
Mito Hollyhock points57
Albirex Niigata points53
Mito Hollyhock: #10 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +2
19 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Albirex Niigata: #16 ยท 53 pts ยท GD -8
23 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.