As Yokohama F. Marinos prepare to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima on June 19, 2024, fans and analysts alike are eagerly anticipating this crucial J. League clash.
Here's a detailed look at the teams, their form, and what we can expect from this exciting encounter.
Team News and Form
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos have been struggling with consistency in recent matches. They suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss to Machida Zelvia, despite Ryo Miyaichi’s effort to find the net.
This defeat adds to a mixed bag of results over their last ten league games, where they have managed only two wins, four losses, and four draws.
The team has an average of 1.7 goals per game from 4.6 shots on target but has also conceded 1.7 goals per game.
Key Players
Anderson Lopes is the top scorer with six goals and Yan leads in assists with three.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, on the other hand, are coming off a strong recent performance, having thrashed Tokyo Verdy 4-1.
Mutsuki Kato and Pieros Sotiriou were in fine form, with Sotiriou scoring twice. In their last ten league games, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have secured three victories, two losses, and five draws.
They average two goals per game from 5.4 shots on target, while their defence has been more solid, conceding just 1.3 goals per game.
Key Players
Pieros Sotiriou is the top scorer with four goals and Shunki Higashi has provided the most assists with four.
Head-to-Head Record
In their last ten encounters, Yokohama F. Marinos have dominated with six wins, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima have managed only two victories, and two matches ended in a draw.
The most recent match saw Yokohama F. Marinos secure a 1-0 victory at EDION Stadium Hiroshima.
Predictions
Yokohama F. Marinos: They have struggled defensively, conceding two or more goals in eight of their last sixteen matches. However, they have the attacking capability, highlighted by their average of 1.7 goals per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: They have not lost any of their last ten away matches and have kept nine clean sheets in their past twenty matches. Their robust defence and consistent goal-scoring make them strong contenders.
Our Prediction: Yokohama F. Marinos 1 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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