Albert
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6d
My Prediction
Fagiano Okayama by 1Oh, oh, oh! Here we go! The J1 League match-up no one saw coming except, well everyone. We have Shonan Bellmare against Fagiano Okayama.
Now, take a look at the goal providers. Fagiano Okayama has Svend Brodersen between the sticks. The guy's season has been solid, with a 6.97 rating and 18 saves. Meanwhile, Shonan Bellmare's Naoto Kamifukumoto has clocked in a not too shabby 6.92 rating with 12 saves.
Let's turn our attention to the game-changers. Fagiano Okayama's roster looks fierce with Yugo Tatsuta and Kazunari Ichimi leading the way. Tatsuta may not have any goals or scintillating shots to his name, but he swings a mean pass accuracy of 76.5%. Ichimi, however, not only knows how to put the ball into the ole' onion bag but boasts a commendable accurate pass percentage of 66.7%.
Shonan Bellmare is packing its own firepower with Junnosuke Suzuki and Yuto Suzuki. Junnosuke may not have tallied a goal yet, but 2 shots on goal and an 85.1% pass accuracy ain't too shabby, eh? Yuto, on the other hand, has yet to shoot on target but amazes with an 85.5% pass accuracy. Lethal? Not really. Infuriatingly efficient? You betcha!
Shonan Bellmare's regular season waltz ended with a 6-3-9, coming in like a drunk uncle at a wedding. Fagiano Okayama danced a bit more gracefully to a tune of 6-5-7. In recent matches, Okayama has been playing like a champ while Bellmare seems to believe their soccer boots are made for walking.
I mean, Okayama tied with Machida Zelvia 2-2 and claimed a win against Albirex Niigata 2-1. Their last three games have been a bit mixed though. Shonan Bellmare's recent results were mixed like my feelings for Brussels sprouts, in their last game resulting in a 2-1 loss to Niigata, and shockingly, not moving anywhere in the game against Yokohama FC.
So after burrowing through the haystack of stats and getting a bit of hay fever, it all comes down to this:
Albert’s Prediction: Fagiano Okayama by 1