Deal in the deck, it's time to hunker down and chew through the skinny on this clash wave: Yokohama FC versus Vissel Kobe.
Now, between the posts, Yokohama FC has two net guards. Phelipe Megiolaro who has solidified his magnificence with stoppers rating of 7.10 and Akinori Ichikawa with a rating of 6.70. Now, one can't help but look over at Vissel Kobe's Daiya Maekawa who's clamped down a rating of 6.43, less inspiring numbers there.
At the spear point of the Vissel Kobe spearhead, we've strong contenders. Leading with Erik, who's packed a rating of 7.70 and Kento Hamasaki with 7.40. Now my friends, Bain of absenteeism has blighted Yokohama FC! Their top men being Kota Yamada, with a rating of 7.23 and Akito Fukumori with a rating of 7.15.
Oh, delight of rivalries past! Who could forget that time when Yokohama FC roundhouse-kicked Vissel Kobe 2-0? Juicy! But then Kobe held their sake cups high when they hammered Yokohama 5-0. History is a cruel mistress, isn't she?
If seasons are to be considered, Vissel Kobe has an "impressive" (rolls eyes) record of 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses. Yokohama FC seems to have done slightly better, staples down 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. Riding on recent results, Vissel Kobe barely shows more nerve.
So, let's lay it down, this jargon of numbers and records points one way. Nonchalantly lacing up my boots, I say, "let's do this".
Albert’s Prediction: Vissel Kobe by 1