Shimizu vs Yamagata: Japan Championship Match Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse
Montedio YamagataIn the 35th round of Japan's J2 League, Shimizu S-Pulse will face Yamagata. The hosts are currently in second place in the standings and are almost certain to play in the top division next season. Will the team secure another victory on October 20? Find out in our prediction.
Match announcement
Shimizu S-Pulse
JapanCurrent Form
Shimizu is currently second in the standings, just one point behind the leading Yokohama. The team is ten points ahead of third-placed V-Varen Nagasaki, making it unlikely they will lose their spot in the direct promotion zone. This season, the hosts have scored 64 goals, making S-Pulse the best in the league in this regard. In the last two rounds, the team from Shizuoka drew with Yokohama (1:1) and Mito (2:2), ending a three-match winning streak.
Suspensions and Injuries
The hosts have no squad issues
Interesting Betting Trends
- The hosts are unbeaten in nine matches
- The team has not suffered a single home defeat this season
Probable Lineup: Gonda - Hara, Sumiya, Hasukawa, Yamahara - Miyamoto, Jensen - Lucas Braga, Inui, Carlinhos - Kitagawa
Montedio Yamagata
JapanCurrent Form
Yamagata is in seventh place, fighting for a top-6 spot. They trail sixth-place Okayama by just one point. If the team continues its recent form, entering the playoff zone should be straightforward. The club has won five consecutive matches and has only lost to Yokohama, the league leader, this fall. In the last round, Yamagata defeated Renofa Yamaguchi 2-0.
Suspensions and Injuries
The visitors have no squad issues
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has won five matches in a row
- The visitors have not drawn in their last nine matches
Projected Lineup: Goto - Yamada, Abe, Shirova, Kawai - Konishi, Takae - Doi - Kokubu, Disaro, Issaka
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:2
The last two home matches ended in a draw
15.00Bet Both teams to score
This bet won in the last six home matches
1.65Bet Number 1 in final score
This bet won in three of the last four away matches
1.73Tip and bets
The home team has been playing excellent football this season, but they've essentially achieved their goal, which is why their last two matches ended in draws. The visitors are also in great form, giving them a chance for a positive result. We'll bet that Yamagata won't lose by a large margin.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (+1) on Yamagata at 1.62
Total Bet
The home team is the highest-scoring team this season and will likely continue their attacking style even without tournament motivation. The visitors have scored at least two goals in each of their last five matches, so they can also deliver a strong performance.
Second bet – over 2.5 goals at 1.62
Corner Bet
We anticipate that both teams will attack frequently in this match, and with such a style of play, they are likely to earn many corners. We suggest betting on the total over for this metric.
Prediction – over 9.5 corners with odds of 1.56
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