Yokohama vs Albirex Niigata Prediction 20 September 2025
The upcoming clash between Yokohama and Albirex Niigata promises to be a real test for both sides as they fight for survival in J1 League. Both teams find themselves at the bottom of the table, making every match potentially decisive. Yokohama, despite their efforts, rarely reward their fans with victories, while the visitors from Niigata continue to show inconsistent performances. In recent weeks, neither team has been able to boast good form or productivity. A hard-fought battle is expected with a focus on defense and potential surprises from counterattacks.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 13 April 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Albirex Niigata as the home side):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Yokohama and Albirex Niigata:
- 13 matches played;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 8, draws - 1;
- total goals - 10 for the hosts, 21 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.38, second half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 2.38.
Head-to-head statistics Yokohama - Albirex Niigata
Yokohama Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, featuring Machida Zelvia at home against Yokohama. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Yokohama vs. Machida Zelvia):
- possession: 31% vs. 69%;
- corners: 0 vs. 10;
- fouls: 11 vs. 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs. 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs. 3.
Yokohama are going through a tough period, currently sitting second from bottom in the league with 19 points after 29 matches. Their form is far from impressive, with only 2 wins in their last 10 games, alongside 6 losses and 2 draws. Their most recent match ended in a defeat, adding more pressure on the squad. They average just 0.66 goals per game, a clear sign of struggles in attack. Historically, Yokohama have often faced challenges against Albirex, failing to score more than once in each of their last 5 head-to-head encounters.
Match Results: Yokohama
Albirex Niigata Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the J1 League, where Albirex Niigata hosted Shimizu S-Pulse. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse):
- possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Albirex Niigata find themselves at the bottom of the standings, sharing the same number of points (20) as their closest rivals. The visitors have been on a downward spiral, suffering 9 defeats and managing just 1 draw in their last 10 matches, which speaks volumes about their current form. Their recent loss has only compounded their troubles ahead of the upcoming fixture. Despite a lackluster attack, averaging just 0.93 goals per game, they are eager to seize any opportunity to climb up the table.
Match Results: Albirex Niigata
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 13;
- First-half wins for home team - 1; for away team - 1; draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.38;
- Today's home side averages 0.38 goals, while the visitors average 1.
First-Half Stats: Yokohama (home) vs Albirex Niigata (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
- Wins: 1 (6.67%) vs 2 (14.29%);
- Losses: 2 (13.33%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- Draws: 12 (80%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- Average goals scored: 0.6 vs 1.64;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 0 vs 0;
- Losses: 1 vs 7;
- Draws: 9 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.3 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.2).
- Yokohama have drawn the first half in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Yokohama have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (J-League 1).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- total encounters - 13;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 8, draws - 1.
Statistics: Yokohama vs Albirex Niigata
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- win percentage: 21% vs 14%;
- losses: 17 vs 17;
- draws: 6 vs 8.
Last 10 Matches:
- wins: 2 vs 0;
- losses: 6 vs 9;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- current home team average goals - 0.77, away team - 1.62;
- average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.38;
- both teams scored: overall - 4 times; at the home ground - once.
Statistics: Yokohama vs Albirex Niigata
- average total in the tournament: 1.9 vs 2.62;
- average goals scored: 0.66 vs 0.93;
- average total in the first half: 0.28 vs 0.55;
- average total in the second half: 0.38 vs 0.38;
- Yokohama: average total at home in the tournament - 0.6;
- Albirex Niigata: average total away in the tournament - 0.79;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.75) vs 0.6 (away - 0.75).
- Yokohama have scored less than 1.5 goals in their last five head-to-head matches against this team (J-League 1).
- Yokohama have scored less than 1.5 goals in 19 of their last 20 matches (J-League 1).
- Yokohama have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in nine consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Yokohama: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 3.66; at home - 3.93;
- last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; at home - 3.5.
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.52, away - 4.14;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5; away - 6.25.
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in five consecutive matches for Albirex Niigata (J-League 1).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.84 (0.92 for the home team and 0.92 for the away team);
- average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.8 (1.6 for the home team and 1.2 for the away team).
Yokohama: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1.28; at home - 1.47;
- last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.5.
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 1.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- total encounters - 13;
- both teams scored overall - four times;
- at the home ground - once.
Statistics: Yokohama vs Albirex Niigata
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 17;
- BTTS for Yokohama at home - three (20%);
- BTTS for Albirex Niigata away - eight (57%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: four vs six;
- BTTS for Yokohama at home - one (25%);
- BTTS for Albirex Niigata away - three (75%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the form of both teams and their recent performances, it's unlikely we'll see many goals in this match. This is especially true given the home side's low scoring rate and the visitors' struggles on the road. The focus will be on defensive solidity to minimize the risk of conceding against an opponent facing similar attacking challenges. Taking these game aspects into account, a well-founded prediction would be to bet on under 2.5 goals-this aligns with the trends of the current season and the statistics from previous encounters between these sides.
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Betting Tips: Yokohama - Albirex Niigata
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