League-position context
Mito Hollyhock rank10th
Omiya Ardija rank16th
Mito Hollyhock points59
Omiya Ardija points42
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.
Omiya Ardija: #16 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -5
42 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.