League-position context
Omiya Ardija rank16th
Ehime FC rank20th
Omiya Ardija points42
Ehime FC points35
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.
Ehime FC: #20 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -29
49 pts off the top 2. 31 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.