Yokohama F. Marinos vs Jubilo Iwata Prediction: The Marinos Are A Different Breed Especially In Their Own Backyard

Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome Jubilo Iwata at the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the eleventh round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Yokohama F. Marinos

Form: DDWWD

The Marinos, who strive to secure a position in the top three, took another knock as their trip to Osaka over the weekend saw them relinquish their lead twice to play out a thrilling 2-2 draw against early pacesetters Cerezo Osaka. Despite faltering in this match, they can be forgiven this time around considering their prior success against Ulsan HD in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League, which witnessed them book their spot in the finals for the first time since 1989-1990.

Harry Kewell's side have picked up nine points from a possible 15 in their last five matches in the league, where they've managed to avoid defeat, recording two wins and three draws since a 2-1 away defeat against Nagoya Grampus on March 30th. Entering this match, they boast a two-match winning streak against Jubilo Iwata and can be confident about their prospects of securing a comfortable victory in front of their supporters. 

With 15 points accumulated from nine matches, Yokohama F. Marinos sits in seventh place in the J1 League standings, level on points with eighth-placed and ninth-placed FC Tokyo and Gamba Osaka, respectively, while a four-point deficit separates them from first-placed Cerezo Osaka.

Jubilo Iwata

Form: WDLWW

Despite being underdogs in their own backyard against surprise package Machida Zelvia over the weekend, Jubilo Iwata were brave enough to upset the odds and clinch a hard-fought 2-0 victory thanks to second-half goals from Ko Matsubara and Ryo Germain.

This triumph not only halted a two-match winless run (L1, D1) but also saw them move three places up in the standings while widening the gap in points from the drop zone to five. Iwata have fared better than their opponents in the last five matches, recording a solitary defeat alongside three wins and a draw to accumulate ten points. 

With 13 points accumulated from ten matches, Jubilo Iwata sits in twelfth place in the J1 League standings and is two points adrift of their opponents in this upcoming encounter. 

Match Facts

• Yokohama F.Marinos have recorded two consecutive draws in the J1 League.
• Jubilo Iwata has won one of their last five matches across all competitions.
• Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Jubilo Iwata averages 2.2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 41 meetings, Yokohama F. Marinos have won 25 times, Jubilo Iwata have won 11 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 63-33 in favor of Yokohama F. Marinos. 

Expert Betting Tips

Yokohama F. Marinos have endured a two-match winless streak, registering two consecutive draws in the league. They enter this match aiming to secure a morale-boosting victory in front of their fans.

Considering that the home team has emerged victorious in six of their last seven matches against Jubilo Iwata, We anticipate them to achieve a hard-fought triumph, backing them in the full-time market.

• Full-time Result - Yokohama F. Marinos for 2.00
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.63
• Total Corners - Under 11.5 for 1.66