League-position context
Omiya Ardija rank15th
Jubilo Iwata rank6th
Omiya Ardija points53
Jubilo Iwata points63
Omiya Ardija: #15 ยท 53 pts ยท GD -9
31 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jubilo Iwata: #6 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +11
21 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.