About Match
In the standings it is Omiya Ardija 1st on 12 points, Júbilo Iwata 9th on 10 — separated by 2. Omiya Ardija have been under-performing their position — 5th on five-round form against 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/0.83 for Omiya Ardija and 1.33/1.17 for Júbilo Iwata (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.27. A win here leaves Júbilo Iwata on 13 points and up to 1st, overtaking Omiya Ardija, other results permitting.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 3 Omiya Ardija wins, 1 for Júbilo Iwata, 1 draw, at 3.6 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
NACK5 Stadium Ōmiya in Saitama stages the fixture, a ground that holds 15,500.