League-position context
Omiya Ardija rank19th
Jubilo Iwata rank2nd
Omiya Ardija points39
Jubilo Iwata points75
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.
Jubilo Iwata: #2 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
36-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.