In one of the matches of the 19th round of the Japanese championship, Yokohama Marinos will host Sagan Tosu. Which of the neighbors in the standings will be stronger?
"Yokohama Marinos"
By the reporting match, "Yokohama Marinos" comes with a 3-match series without defeats. It began with a draw with Kashiwa (1-1), and then lasted for two victorias: 1-0 was beaten by Oita and 2-1 by Shimizu. In total, Yokohama Marinos has 34 points, which allow it to take third place. It is unlikely to get to the first position, because the gap from it is 21 points, but it is quite possible to get to the second position - it is three points away.
"Sagan Tosu"
Sagan Tosu is also doing well, which is in fourth position with 33 points. Recently, the points indicators have been changing regularly, although not always in a full-fledged way. "Sagan Tosu" does not lose in the championship eight rounds, in which it won four victories and drew the same number of times. In total, Sagan Tosu played 18 matches, in which it lost only three times.
Statistics and figures:
- Yokohama Marinos have scored 7 points in their previous three games;
- "Sagan Tosu" does not lose for eight rounds;
- Sagan Tosu wins against Yokohama Marinos " in one game out of the last five.
Forecast
For both teams, the match is very important, because there is a chance to break away from the competition in the fight for the European Cup and gain a foothold in the top three. I think that the match will be productive, so I suggest that you bet more than 2.5 on the total.