The Facts
- An upper-table contender faces a competitive test against mid-table opposition (ranked 4th in the Promotion ~ J2 League (Promotion: ) and 11th).
- Shonan Bellmare has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Blaublitz Akita is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Blaublitz Akita could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Recently, Shonan Bellmare has faced a series of away games on the road.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Shonan Bellmare holding a narrow advantage.
- In the last 3 head-to-head meetings, Shonan Bellmare has recorded 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 3:4 (averaging 1:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Shonan Bellmare against this opponent, the record stands at 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 1:2 goals.
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 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11:12 | -1 | 16 |
| 4 | Shonan Bellmare | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9:7 | 2 | 15 |
| 5 | Toyama | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:8 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Yokohama FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:11 | 5 | 14 |
| 7 | Tokushima | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8:8 | 0 | 13 |
| 8 | Montedio Yamagata | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10:6 | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | Fujieda MYFC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12:9 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 | Tochigi City | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14:13 | 1 | 10 |
| 12 | Blaublitz | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11:10 | 1 | 10 |
| 13 | Iwata | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10:11 | -1 | 10 |
| 14 | Vanraure | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5:12 | -7 | 10 |
| 15 | Iwaki | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11:15 | -4 | 9 |
| 16 | Oita Trinita | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7:6 | 1 | 8 |
| 17 | Sagan Tosu | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:11 | -3 | 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 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7:17 | -10 | 4 |
Promotion ~ J1 League
Promotion ~ J2 League (Promotion: )
Relegation ~ J3 League
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