Albert
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My Prediction
Shonan Bellmare by 1Turn off your latest binge watch on Netflix and pay attention, because we've got a match that's sure to ignite J1 League discussions across the globe. Shonan Bellmare go head to head with Yokohama F. Marinos live from the center of your living room or wherever you choose to view this electrifying clash.
Starting with the men between the sticks, Hiroki Ilkura has kept the Yokohama F. Marinos' fort desolate, boasting a 7.36 rating with 25 saves, on the other side, Naoto Kamifukumoto hasn't been as busy with 7 saves to his name this season.
Turning our focus to the regular heroes, for Yokohama we can't dismiss the commendable performances of Yan Matheus and Katsuya Nagato, both adding firepower upfront with 2 and 1 goal respectively. In their previous games, Matheus with his decisive shots on target and Nagato with his 73.3% accurate passing, have both been harmful to defences.
For Shonan, the dynamic duo of Junnosuke Suzuki and Kazunari Ono has been pulling the strings from the midfield. Junnosuke might not have scored yet, but he's been essential with that 85.9% accurate pass percentage. Ono too, despite his goal drought, has been the foundation of their midfield with a stunning 95.6% accurate pass rate.
Both teams share an intense past. Our detectives have dug up data from their three past face-offs, and it seems the matches are always neck and neck, often ending in a draw or a slight edge for either team.
Yokohama's regular season tale has been less enchanting than they'd like, seeking redemption with 3 wins, 5 draws, and an unhappy 13 losses. Shonan on the flip-side seems slightly better poised, flaunting a more balanced 6 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.
Lately, Yokohama has seen dark times, having only won 2 of their last 5 match-ups. Shonan haven't fared much better, yet they secured a victory in their last 5, fighting their way to a 2-0 clean sheet against Tokyo Verdy.
So, if I were a betting man trying to figure out which side of the bed to wake up on, I'd say... and I hate to be the bearer of minor bouts of sadness, but clearly, that's the aperitif you've been served.
Albert's Prediction: Shonan Bellmare by 1
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