Oita Trinita welcome Omiya Ardija on Monday, May 3 at 12:00 PM in a J2 League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Oita Trinita come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Omiya Ardija travel in mixed form (2W 1D 2L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Oita Trinita head into this on the back of a defeat, while Omiya Ardija arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Oita Trinita face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Omiya Ardija have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Oita Trinita a slight edge, but Omiya Ardija are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.