League-position context
Mito Hollyhock rank15th
Shimizu S-pulse rank3rd
Mito Hollyhock points47
Shimizu S-pulse points73
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.
Shimizu S-pulse: #3 ยท 73 pts ยท GD +44
2 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.