Yokohama F. Marinos and Kawasaki Frontale face at Nissan Stadium, in a match for the 14th round of the J1 League. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations indicates a total balance between these two teams, since there were 2 draws and 1 victory for each team in the last 4 games. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 03-10-2019, for the J1 League, which ended in a draw (2-2). The goals of the match were scored by T. Ohgihara (90 ‘) and Marcos Junior (23’), for Yokohama F. Marinos, and Leandro Damião (88 ‘and 4’), for Kawasaki Frontale.
Yokohama F. Marinos :
The home team is currently in 6th position, with 21 points won, after 6 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Consadole Sapporo by (4‑1). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Vissel Kobe, by (3‑3). In their last match, for the J ‑ League Cup, they beat Consadole Sapporo away by (4‑5), in the shoot-off on penalties. In their last 7 home games for the championship Yokohama F. Marinos won 4, tied 1 and lost 2, for which they won 13 points out of 21 possible.
For this competition, he has not lost in his stadium for 4 games. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 32 of the last 42 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 14 matches in the competition, he conceded the first goal 6 times and only managed 1 comeback.
Yokohama F Marinos have been looking for growth in the Japanese championship. They are already four games without losses and he hopes to reach the fifth at the end of this round. On the other hand, you will face the best team in the competition and the difficulty will be much higher. So to have any chance of at least drawing, you will have to play above average football.
Kawasaki Frontale:
The visiting team is currently in 1st position, with 35 points won, after 11 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Vissel Kobe, by (2‑2). In the last match, they won at home against Shimizu S ‑ Pulse by (5‑0). The team comes to this match after a away win against Vissel Kobe by (0‑6). For the championship, the Kawasaki Frontale conquered 16 points out of 21 possible, after 5 victories, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 7 matches that it played as a visitor. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive strength, but its attack has scored regularly, since it has scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 14 games in this tournament, he conceded the first goal 4 times, but got the comeback in 3.
The Kawasaki Frontale continues to lead the J-League and their numbers end up impressing. He opened a good lead for second place, he has the best attack and second best defense of the competition. Given this information, it is clear that he comes to the duel with favoritism in his favor. On the other hand, this does not mean that victory is guaranteed. To be exact, you will have to work with intelligence and determination if you want.
add three more points in the Japanese championship.
PREDICTION: Kawasaki Frontale to win @ 1,90
