Shonan Bellmare vs Consadole Sapporo Prediction: Expecting A Highly Entertaining Affair Filled With Goals

Shonan Bellmare will welcome Consadole Sapporo to the Lemon Gas Stadium in the 36th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Shonan Bellmare vs. Consadole Sapporo, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWWWL

After crushing Sanfrecce Hiroshima's title hopes by securing a 2-1 win at home, Shonan Bellmare went on another impressive run over the weekend, this time defeating FC Tokyo 2-0 away from home courtesy of goals from Akito Suzuki and Taiga Hata.

It is undeniable that the mood at the Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka has been high as Satoshi Yamaguchi's wards come into this clash boasting a four-match winning streak after being on a two-match losing streak. Currently they occupy 12th place in the league standings and are three points behind ninth-placed Avispa Fukuoka. 

Form: DWLWD

Consadole Sapporo are facing the real threat of relegation this season due to an underwhelming campaign. Located in the bottom two of the table, they find themselves six points behind safety with three games left to spare.

However, recent results suggest that they are trying to fight their way to safety and avoid being relegated to the second division. A 1-1 draw against Cerezo Osaka last time out extended their unbeaten run to two games (W1, D1), though it's worth mentioning they have lost just one of their last five league matches (W2, D2). 

• Shonan Bellmare is currently on a four-match winning streak in the J1 League.
• Consadole Sapporo have won three of their last 17 away matches in the J1 League.
• Shonan Bellmare averages 1.41 goals per game when playing at home, and Consadole Sapporo averages 1.06 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 22 meetings, Shonan Bellmare have won 6 times, Consadole Sapporo have won 10 times, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 38-25 in favor of Consadole Sapporo. 

Confidence is sky high at the Shonan Bellmare camp as they head into this clash boasting a four-match winning streak, not to mention they are currently on a two-match winning streak at home. However, their opponents are not one to be underestimated, having lost just two of their last six away matches (W3, D1).

Considering that the total has gone over 2.5 goals in three of their last four encounters, we anticipate the same trend to continue here as picking up a winner in the full-time market could go sideways.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.62
• Corners - Under 10 for 2.00
• 1st Goal - Shonan Bellmare for 1.74