League-position context
Tokyo Verdy rank9th
Omiya Ardija rank19th
Tokyo Verdy points61
Omiya Ardija points43
Tokyo Verdy: #9 Β· 61 pts Β· GD +7
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Omiya Ardija: #19 Β· 43 pts Β· GD -16
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.