The little-known Akita Blue Lightning has limited strength. They have been competing in low-level leagues for many years. Recently, the team won the Japanese Third Division championship and was promoted to the Japanese Second Division. In the first three years, their performance was stable. Last season, the team experienced a high start and a low decline, and finally ranked in the middle again. In the new season, they strive to create another good result, but the team started well with good player morale;

The little-known Kumamoto Crimson had been competing in the Japanese Serie B for many years and had been ranked in the middle for a long time. Recently, they were unexpectedly relegated, and then they fought in the Japanese Serie C for three years. In 2021, they returned to the Japanese Serie B as champions. The previous season, they were a favorite for relegation, and the team became the top black horse in the league. With their best away results in the Japanese Serie B, they always ranked high and eventually made it to the promotion playoffs. Just one step away from the Japanese League, the team's performance declined last season, ranking last, and only barely managed to avoid relegation. In the new season, they strive to create another good result, but the team did not start well, and player morale was not ideal.

The two teams have recently faced each other six times, and the Akita Blue Lightning has achieved four wins and two draws.

Akita Blue Lightning, who ranks in the middle, has the upper hand in all aspects. Facing the mediocre Kumamoto Crimson at home, they naturally have a slight advantage in attractiveness. They made a forced concession this game, and the home team's heat is high. Therefore, the unpopular Kumamoto Crimson will remain unbeaten away from home.