Okayama vs Beluga Rosso IwamiPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

City Light Stadium in Okayama hosts the Emperor Cup second round between Fagiano Okayama and Beluga Rosso Iwami. The home side arrive on a goalless draw with Tokyo Verdy after three straight defeats, including losses to FC Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen, with their only win in that stretch a 1-0 over V-varen Nagasaki. Beluga Rosso Iwami come off a 2-0 win over Nagasaki International University after three defeats in a row, including a losing double header against Kochi United. There is no official record of a previous meeting between the two sides. 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.