Tokyo Green ended a run of four consecutive winless league matches with a surprising one-goal victory over previous champions Kobe Victory Ship in this past Sunday's match.
The win was due in large part to head coach Seong Bok Ho's adjustments to his team's defensive strategy. The players were clear about their task, which was to implement one-on-one defense. They had to keep a close eye on their opponents' three power forwards - Daisuke Miyashiro, Kaki Muto and Isamu Oshiage. On the offensive end, the team is also not short of talent. I strongly believe that this game will be the stage for them to show their attacking power. Especially that player who has been in hot form lately, his solid ball control and sharp shooting skills make him a big threat in the penalty area.
Meanwhile, Hokkaido's Gonzaga Sapporo are in second place in the league with just one win in nine matches after going down 0:3 to Kashima Antlers in a home game last weekend.
Currently, Gonzaga's most pressing task is to find balance on defense. The team is too focused on the opposing forwards on defense, leading to gaps in defense for players in other positions. As for the offensive line, Soracha's goal-scoring skills are undoubtedly a highlight, and he has the ability to finish goals in a variety of situations. In my opinion, he will be the main threat in the visiting team.
Although both teams have equal strength in offense, they differ in defensive stability. Therefore, I predict that Tokyo Green will have a win at home.
