The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between an upper-bracket team and a mid-table rival (ranked 3rd in the Promotion - J2 League (Promotion: ) and 15th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Albirex Niigata won 2.
- Both teams have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches.
- Albirex Niigata could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
- In the last 19 head-to-head meetings, Albirex Niigata has recorded 10 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 23:20 (averaging 1.2:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Albirex Niigata against this opponent, the record stands at 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with 13:8 goals (averaging 1.3:0.8 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vegalta Sendai | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | Omiya Ardija | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20:9 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | Albirex Niigata | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14:14 | 0 | 20 |
| 4 | Toyama | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19:10 | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Yokohama FC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 6 | 17 |
| 6 | Shonan Bellmare | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 11:9 | 2 | 17 |
| 7 | Oita Trinita | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11:8 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 | Fujieda MYFC | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:11 | 2 | 13 |
| 9 | Blaublitz | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 1 | 13 |
| 10 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14:14 | 0 | 13 |
| 11 | Iwata | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12:13 | -1 | 13 |
| 12 | Tokushima | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10:12 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 | Montedio Yamagata | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 11:9 | 2 | 12 |
| 14 | Iwaki | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 12 |
| 15 | Sagan Tosu | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:12 | -3 | 11 |
| 16 | Tochigi City | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16:17 | -1 | 10 |
| 17 | Imabari | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11:19 | -8 | 10 |
| 18 | Kofu | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 10 |
| 19 | Vanraure | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6:17 | -11 | 10 |
| 20 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:19 | -7 | 8 |
Promotion ~ J1 League
Promotion ~ J2 League (Promotion: )
Relegation ~ J3 League
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