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Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome Tokyo Verdy to the Nissan Stadium in a mid-table J1 League clash on Saturday. The hosts are in 12th place in the league standings with 26 points, one fewer than the visitors, who are in 11th place.
The hosts saw their winning run end after just two games in their midweek meeting against Avispa Fukuoka as they fell to a 2-1 away loss. Substitute Jun Amano scored the consolation goal in the 83rd minute and might get the nod to start here.
The visitors also suffered a loss in their midweek league outing as they fell to a 3-0 away loss to Jubilo Iwata. They managed to prevent Iwata from scoring in the first half but conceded thrice after the break, including an own goal from Naoki Hayashi.
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Yokohama F. Marinos vs Tokyo Verdy Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have locked horns 74 times in all competitions since 1979. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with 36 wins. The visitors are not far behind with 26 wins and 12 games have ended in draws.
- They last met in the J1 League campaign opener in February, with the Marinos recording a 2-1 away win, which was their third win on the trot against the visitors.
- The hosts have seen conclusive results in their last six league outings, with three wins and losses apiece.
- Tokyo Verdy also have three wins and losses each in their last six league games.
- Yokohama F. Marinos have suffered just two losses at home in the J1 League this season.
- The visitors have suffered three losses in their last four away games, failing to score in two games in that period.
- The hosts have outscored the visitors 30-28 in the league thus far and also have the better defensive record, conceding five goals fewer (28).
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction
The Marinos have seen conclusive results in their last six games in all competitions, with three wins and as many losses. They have suffered just one loss in their last 11 home games in all competitions and will look to build on that form.
They have scored at least once in their last 15 games in all competitions and are expected to find the back of the net. They have won their last three home meetings against the visitors, kept clean sheets, and are strong favorites.
Verdy have lost two of their last three league outings while conceding seven goals and scoring just twice and might struggle here. They have just one win in their last five away games in the league while conceding 15 goals, which is a cause for concern.
Considering the home advantage for the Marinos and the visitors' struggles in away games, the hosts are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Yokohama F. Marinos 2-1 Tokyo Verdy
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Tokyo Verdy Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Yokohama F.Marinos to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Anderson Lopes to score or assist any time - Yes
