Albirex Niigata will play host to Jubilo Iwata at Denka Big Swan Stadium in the J1 League on Wednesday. The hosts could leap three places further with a win, while the visitors could suffer another drop if they fail to succeed.
With 10 rounds of matches to spare, both sides are running out of time to fix their respective campaigns. Albirex Niigata are trailing the top spot by a massive margin, as they sit in the 15th spot on 28 points, with the leaders Machida Zelvia boasting 49 points. The hosts have won seven matches, drawn seven and lost 10 out of 24 played.
Albi returned to winning ways after defeating Cerezo Osaka 2-1 in their last outing following a three-game losing streak. They will be looking to put smiles on the faces of local fans after dropping seven points in their last three matches at home. Albirex lost to Jubilo 1-0 when the sides last met at the Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Jubilo have lost half of the 24 matches they have played so far this term, winning six and drawing six. They sit third from bottom of the standings with 24 points and could drop one place more if they lose against Albirex. However, they could climb out of the red zone and leap two places if they claim maximum points in this clash.
Júbilo, who earned promotion to the top flight last season, are struggling to survive the heat. They will enter this meeting on the back of a five-game winless run. In fact, they have recorded just one win in their last 11 matches in all competitions. On the road, they have not fared better either, claiming one point from their last five trips.
Albirex vs Jubilo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Albirex have lost four times and drawn once in their last five matches against Jubilo.
- Albirex have lost four times and won once in their last five matches at home against Jubilo.
- Albirex have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Jubilo have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches on the road.
- Albirex have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Jubilo have drawn twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Albirex – W-L-L-L-W, Jubilo – D-L-L-D-L.
Albirex vs Jubilo Prediction
Fans would be expecting an appropriate response from Albirex, who have suffered many defeats at home against the visitors.
Jubilo’s talisman Ryo Germain is the team’s main attacking threat, as he boasts 13 goals so far and sits second in the goal chart.
Albirex are expected to come out on top based on home advantage and determination.
Prediction: Albirex 2-1 Jubilo
Albirex vs Jubilo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Albirex
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Albirex to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Jubilo to score - Yes