vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Albirex Niigata sit 1st in the J2 League with 15 points after 7 games: five wins and two defeats, with 9 goals scored and 10 conceded. At home they have played four matches with four wins (6-2); away they have one win and two defeats in three games (3-8). Over the last five games, most recent first: two wins, before that one defeat, further back two wins. Tokushima Vortis are 10th on 10 points after 7 games, with three wins, one draw and three defeats and a record of 5 goals scored and 8 conceded. Away from home they have one win and three defeats in four games (3-8); at home they have played three matches with two wins and one draw (2-0). Over the last five games, most recent first: one win, before that one defeat, further back two wins, further back still one defeat. The competition average is 2.54 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.