League-position context
Mito Hollyhock rank15th
Omiya Ardija rank19th
Mito Hollyhock points47
Omiya Ardija points39
Mito Hollyhock: #15 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -13
28 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #19 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -32
36 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.