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Kofu vs Kumamoto: Match Preview for the Japanese Championship
In the J2 League, Kofu will face Kumamoto. Both teams find themselves in the lower half of the standings, currently sitting in 13th and 16th place respectively. Who will secure valuable points on September 25? Find out in our match preview and prediction.
Command Analysis
Ventforet Kofu
JapanCurrent Form
Kofu is struggling in J2 League, currently sitting in 13th place. The team trails the playoff spots by ten points but still has a theoretical chance to reach them. Recently, Kofu was eliminated from the league cup, losing to Kawasaki with a score of 0-1 and drawing 1-1. Following that, they have been unable to secure any victories in the league, suffering a defeat against Yokohama (0-1) and drawing with Vegalta Sendai (2-2).
Injuries and Suspensions
The hosts have no absences ahead of this match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Kofu has not achieved a victory in their last four matches
- At home, Kofu has lost only once in their last five encounters
Roasso Kumamoto
JapanCurrent Form
Kumamoto is struggling this season and currently sits in 16th place, fighting more for survival than for a spot in the top six. However, there has been noticeable improvement in their performance, as they secured two victories in the last four matches against Iwaki (4-3), Kagosima United (2-0), and Blau Blitz (3-1). The only defeat came against Fujieda (1-2).
Injuries and Suspensions
The home team is fully fit with no losses ahead of this match.
Betting Trends to Watch
- Kumamoto has not played to a draw in their last 12 matches
- The team has won three of their last four away games
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:2
Three of the last five encounters between these teams ended in a draw
14.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has been successful in three of the last four matches for the visitors
1.65Tip and bets
Both teams have a preference for attacking football, making their matches highly entertaining. In their last encounter, there were as many as six goals scored. It's quite likely that we'll see a similar outcome this time around.
Our prediction is a total of over 2.5 goals at 1.78
Match Outcome Bet
The away team has been performing better recently, yet they sit lower in the standings compared to their opponent. The club will strive to earn points to avoid relegation, but the home team also has their own objectives, bolstered by the support of their fans. We believe a draw would be the most equitable result for this match.
Secondary bet – draw at 3.35
First Half Bet
In three out of the last five matchups between these rivals, the first half ended in a draw. We anticipate that the key action on the field will unfold after halftime.
Prediction – draw in the first half with odds of 2.25
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