Albirex Niigata vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: Denka Is Not The Place Where The Marinos Want To Drop Points

Albirex Niigata will welcome Yokohama F. Marinos to the Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium in the 14th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Albirex Niigata vs. Yokohama F. Marinos, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Albirex Niigata

Form: LLDLW

Niigata's attempt to distance themselves from the relegation places over the weekend was unsuccessful, as they succumbed to a convincing 4-2 defeat at home against Urawa Red Diamonds.

Rikizo Matsuhashi's men find themselves hovering two places above the relegation zone. However, in such a bleak situation, there's still a glimmer of hope. Niigata have lost two consecutive matches and are winless in their last four matches (L3, D1) since a 1-0 victory over Kyoto Sanga on April 20th.

With 13 points accumulated from 13 matches, Albirex Niigata occupies the 16th spot in the J1 League standings and has maintained a two-point cushion over the relegation zone. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

R. Kojima; S. Fujiwara, R. Endo, M. Fitzgerald, F. Hayakawa; E. Matsuda, Y. Shimada, H. Akiyama, M. Hasegawa; M. Nagakura, Y. Ono

Yokohama F. Marinos

Form: LDDDW

Since a 3-2 home victory over Ulsan in the AFC Champions League, Yokohama F. Marinos have had unfavorable results in the league, going three matches without a win (D2, L1). However, they managed to stop that rot with a 2-1 victory over Al Ain in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final, gaining a crucial advantage in the return leg.

The Marinos have been out of league action for nearly a week now, and apparently things have not been smooth sailing for them. They have gone four matches without a win, recording three draws and a solitary defeat. Their last league match was against Urawa Red Diamonds, losing 2-1 away from home.

With 16 points accumulated from 13 matches, Yokohama F. Marinos occupies the 13th spot level on points with 12th-placed Kawasaki Frontale and three points adrift of eighth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Popp; K. Matsubara, S. Hatanaka, Dudu, K. Nagato; A. Uenaka, T. Kida, T. Nam; Y. M, A. Lopes, Elber

Match Facts

• Albirex Niigata have preserved two clean sheets in their last 13 J1 League games.
• Yokohama F. Marinos have opened the scoring in four of their last six away matches in the J1 League.
• Albirex Niigata averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.83 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 39 meetings, Albirex Niigata have won 10 times, Yokohama F. Marinos have won 19 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 56-31 in favor of Yokohama F. Marinos. 

Expert Betting Tips

Albirex Niigata can distance themselves from the relegation places with a victory in this upcoming encounter. However, they have been unfortunate in front of their fans this season as they have secured victory in one of their last seven matches, not to mention they are currently on a six-match winless run (L3, D3), making their chances of success slim.

Yokohama F. Marinos have dominated in this fixture and could return to winning ways in the league if they make the most of their hand in this game. Therefore, support the away side in the draw-no-bet market, which should suffice considering they have lost one of their last seven away matches in this fixture while recording three wins and three draws during this run.

• Draw No Bet - Yokohama F. Marinos for 1.90
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 1.98
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.68