Yokohama F. Marinos vs Sagan Tosu Prediction and Betting Tips | July 3rd 2024

Yokohama F. Marinos will entertain Sagan Tosu at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the J1 League on Wednesday. Both teams are in the lower half of the league table, with the hosts in 12th place with 26 points, having a nine-point lead over the visitors, who are in 18th place.

The hosts have suffered back-to-back 2-1 losses in their last two league outings and will look to return to winning ways. Their 2-1 home loss to Tokyo Verdy on Saturday was their second home loss in three games during the month of June.

The visitors have seen a drop in form recently, suffering three losses in their last four league outings. They fell to a 4-1 home loss to Kashiwa Reysol on Sunday. Marcelo Ryan broke the deadlock in the first half, but Kashiwa registered an impressive comeback, scoring four goals in the second half.

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Yokohama F. Marinos vs Sagan Tosu Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have crossed paths 31 times in all competitions. The hosts have been the dominant side in these meetings with 19 wins. The visitors have got the better of their eastern rivals just six times and six games have ended in draws.
• The hosts are unbeaten in their last 12 meetings in this fixture, recording seven wins.
• The two teams met four times in the 2023 season, twice in the league and twice in the J League Cup. Yokohama F. Marinos were unbeaten in these meetings, recording three wins.
• Sagan Tosu have just one win in their travels in the J1 League this season, suffering seven losses in nine games.
• The Marinos are unbeaten in their last six home meetings against the visitors, recording three wins and keeping as many clean sheets.

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Yokohama F. Marinos vs Sagan Tosu Prediction

The Marinos have seen conclusive results in their last six league games, suffering four losses. They have conceded 12 goals in that period while scoring nine times and will look to improve upon that record.

Sagan have seen conclusive results in their last 10 league outings, suffering seven losses while recording three wins. They have suffered five losses in their last six league games, while failing to score in four and might struggle here.

Both teams have seen a drop in form recently and have endured a busy schedule of fixtures as they play their third match in a week, so fatigue will be a factor. With that in mind, they are expected to settle for a draw.

Prediction: Yokohama F. Marinos 1-1 Sagan Tosu

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Yokohama F. Marinos vs Sagan Tosu Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Marcelo Ryan to score or assist any time - Yes