The Facts
- A clash between two contenders competing at the top of the table (ranked 3rd in the Promotion ~ J2 League (Promotion: ) and 6th in the Promotion ~ J2 League (Promotion: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Albirex Niigata won 1.
- Albirex Niigata has displayed good consistency in recent games (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- Tokushima has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Albirex Niigata could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- In the last 13 head-to-head meetings, Albirex Niigata has recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 13:14 (averaging 1:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Albirex Niigata against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with 10:7 goals (averaging 1.4:1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vegalta Sendai | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | Omiya Ardija | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16:7 | 9 | 16 |
| 3 | Albirex Niigata | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9:10 | -1 | 15 |
| 4 | Toyama | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:8 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | Yokohama FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:11 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | Tokushima | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8:8 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 | Fujieda MYFC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12:9 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 | Shonan Bellmare | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Tochigi City | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14:13 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Iwata | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10:11 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Vanraure | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5:12 | -7 | 10 |
| 13 | Montedio Yamagata | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8:6 | 2 | 9 |
| 14 | Blaublitz | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:8 | 1 | 9 |
| 15 | Iwaki | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11:15 | -4 | 9 |
| 16 | Oita Trinita | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7:6 | 1 | 8 |
| 17 | Sagan Tosu | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 8 |
| 18 | Kofu | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6:15 | -9 | 7 |
| 19 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10:17 | -7 | 5 |
| 20 | Imabari | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:15 | -9 | 4 |
Promotion ~ J1 League
Promotion ~ J2 League (Promotion: )
Relegation ~ J3 League
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