SAITAMA, Japan (Interstat) — Omiya Ardija hosts Blaublitz Akita on Sunday in a J2 League match with both sides looking to build momentum late in the season.

The matchup at NACK5 Stadium Omiya pits two mid-table clubs against each other. The home side, Omiya Ardija, holds a slight edge in the league standings, entering with a record of 15-13-11. Blaublitz Akita arrives with a 14-20-8 record in J2 play.

Omiya is coming off a 2-2 draw on the road against Montedio Yamagata last Saturday. The club has shown a mixed bag of results lately, including a 1-0 victory over Fujieda MYFC on Oct. 18 and a wild 4-3 win over Jubilo Iwata on Sept. 27.

Blaublitz Akita is seeking its first win in nearly a month, having played JEF United Chiba to a scoreless draw last Sunday. Their last victory was a 3-2 result against Ehime on Sept. 14. The team’s recent form has been a struggle, with just one win in its last five league matches.

In the most recent head-to-head meeting on April 13, Omiya Ardija secured a 2-1 victory on the road at Blaublitz Akita.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Sunday’s contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

Following this match, Omiya Ardija will travel to face Mito Hollyhock on Nov. 9. Blaublitz Akita’s next fixture is at home against Iwaki SC, also on Nov. 9.