League-position context
Mito Hollyhock rank10th
Blaublitz Akita rank13th
Mito Hollyhock points59
Blaublitz Akita points47
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.
Blaublitz Akita: #13 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -12
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.