League-position context
Mito Hollyhock rank14th
JEF United Chiba rank6th
Mito Hollyhock points54
JEF United Chiba points68
Mito Hollyhock: #14 ยท 54 pts ยท GD -3
26 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
JEF United Chiba: #6 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +12
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.