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Consadole Sapporo host Yokohama F. Marinos at the Sapporo Dome on Wednesday (September 6) in the first leg of the J League Cup quarterfinal.
The hosts have had their struggles in the J League this season and will hope for better luck in the cup. Consadole returned to winning ways in the league on Saturday, thrashing Gamba Osaka 4-0. Supachok Sarachart scored a brace before Gun-Hee Kim and Yuya Asano also netted.
Yokohama, meanwhile, have had a strong campaign and remain in the title race despite their recent struggles. They lost 2-0 to Kashima Antlers last time out, failing to register a shot on target.
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Yokohama enjoyed a strong run of results in the J League Cup group stage, finishing atop their group with 15 points.
Consadole Sapporo vs Yokohama F. Marinos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 32 meetings between the two teams, with Consadole trailing 19-7.
- Consadole have lost just one of their last five games in the fixture.
- Yokohama are without a clean sheet in three games in the fixture and their last four across competitions.
- Yokohama (49) are the highest-scoring side in the top flight this season.
- Consadole have picked up 14 points at home in the league this season. Only last-placed Shonan Bellmare (10) have picked up fewer.
Consadole Sapporo vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction
Consadole's latest result snapped a six-game winless streak. They have, however, won just two of their last six home games.
Yokohama, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back defeats after losing just one of five games. They have struggled on the road recently and may have to settle for a draw.
Prediction: Consadole 2-2 Yokohama
Consadole Sapporo vs Yokohama F. Marinos Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Three of their last four cup meetings have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have scored in eight of their last 10 matchups.)
