Yokohama Marinos vs Niigata Swans
October 18, 2024 18:00
Yokohama Mariners Intelligence Analysis:
Yokohama Marinos was founded in 1972, and along with Kashima Antlers, it is one of only two teams that have consistently played in the top division. The club has won 4 league championships, 2 Emperor's Cups and 1 League Cup. The Yokohama Mariners defeated Nagoya Whale 2-1 in the last match of the Nippon League Cup, stopping the momentum of 2 consecutive losses in various matches. Yokohama Mariners' offense is relatively stable, only 1 game in the last 15 official matches did not score, and the average scoring efficiency is as high as 2.46 goals. Yokohama Mariners' home field ability is actually good, 6 wins and 4 losses at home in the last 10 official matches, with a win rate of 60%.
Yokohama Marinos have problems in defense, conceding 33 goals in their last 15 matches, with an average of 2.2 goals conceded per game. Yokohama Marinos have 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 3 league matches against Niigata Swan, and are at a complete disadvantage in recent encounters.
Niigata Swans Intelligence Analysis:
Founded in 1955, Niigata Swans began professionalization in 1996 and were promoted to the Japanese Second Division in 1999 and the Japanese First Division in 2004. Niigata Swans do not have any big names in their team and have been in the middle of the J-League in recent years. The head coach of Niigata Swans is 55-year-old Rikuzo Matsubashi, who has been the head coach of Yokohama Marinos' youth team for a long time. He started coaching Niigata Swans in February 2022, and in his first season in charge of the team, they won the J. League B Championship and were promoted to the J. League.
Japanese league (JLF)
He led his team to relegation last season. Niigata Swans beat Kawasaki Striker 2-0 on the road in their last JLF Cup match, and won in their last 2 JLF Cup matches. Niigata Swans have no shortage of goals in their matches, scoring at least 2 goals in 13 of their last 15 matches, including at least 3 goals in 9 of those matches.
Niigata swan's ability on the road is average, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in the last 10 official matches, a win rate of only 40%. Niigata Swan's defense has declined significantly, conceding 16 goals in their last 6 official matches, with an average of 2.66 goals conceded per game.
Yokohama Marinos is a powerful team in the JLF, with an aggressive style of play and excellent offense, but with defensive problems, and is currently in the 12th place in the league. Niigata Swans is a lower-middle class team in the JLF, with a good offense but poor defense, currently in the 14th place in the league.
Favoring the home win in this one
