League-position context
Renofa Yamaguchi rank8th
Mito Hollyhock rank10th
Renofa Yamaguchi points61
Mito Hollyhock points57
Renofa Yamaguchi: #8 ยท 61 pts ยท GD -1
15 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Mito Hollyhock: #10 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +2
19 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.