League-position context
Mito Hollyhock rank13th
Omiya Ardija rank19th
Mito Hollyhock points54
Omiya Ardija points43
Mito Hollyhock: #13 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +1
26 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #19 ยท 43 pts ยท GD -16
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.