LiontipsAlbirex Niigata vs Kyoto. Japan Championship match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Albirex Niigata is trying to escape the relegation zone, which is working out well. In the last two rounds, they managed to get four points thanks to a win over Cerezo Osaka (2:1) and a draw with Iwata (2:2). As a result, at the moment, the gap from the danger zone is one point, but the competition is very decent. In case of a defeat today to a direct competitor, the hosts will again be just one step away from relegation.
Kyoto has had a six-game unbeaten streak in the national championship, but this has not yet helped them leave the relegation zone. With 28 points, the team is in 18th place in the table. In the two previous rounds, Kyoto won against Iwata (2:1) and Nagoya (3:2). It is worth noting that the team performs better away than at home - 19 points against nine at home.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves - yes
This bet has been successful in Kyoto's three previous matches
1.81Bet Albirex Niigata to score in the first half
In three of the last five matches, Albirex Niigata players have scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
1.87Bet Exact score 1:2
Kyoto's last two wins were won by one goal
11.00Tip and bets
Competitors in the fight for survival are meeting and every point in such matches is worth its weight in gold. Kyoto has noticeably improved recently, is on a six-match unbeaten streak, and is scoring most points in away games. We believe that the visitors will have a good chance to score such important points.
Our prediction is Kyoto will not lose with odds of 1.73
Bet on total
It is worth noting that both teams have noticeably improved their attack in recent times, while their defense has not been particularly stable throughout the season. In the three previous matches involving the guests, more than two goals were scored, which is what we expect this time too.
The second bet is total over 2.5 goals for 1.87
Bet on the first half
In their three previous lost games, Albirex Niigata had poor opening periods and were losing at the end of the first half. It is unlikely that anything will change today.
Prediction - Kyoto win with a handicap (0) in the first half with odds of 2.30
