In the last round of league matches, Akita Blue Lightning drew 0-0 with Kanazawa Savigan, failing to win in 5 consecutive matches and in a worrying situation. Akita has only scored 1 goal in these 5 matches, and the last 3 matches have been scoreless. If they can improve the accuracy of their passing, their performance will hopefully be renewed. With this in mind, I'm assuming that Shodai Aoki and another wing will be more proactive in the attack and contribute to the team in this game.
Meanwhile, Akita's defensive end has been quite solid, with the entire defense, from the goalkeeper to the strikers, concentrating and standing by.
On the other hand, Fujie MYFC suffered a 0-4 defeat to Kumamoto Royals in their home match last weekend, ending the team's unbeaten streak in their last 5 league matches. In the loss, Fujie made a number of mistakes in unguarded situations, allowing their opponents to capitalize on good counterattacks. Kawashima will play a crucial role in Fujie's 3-back formation, as Akita's set-piece attacks are also a threat.
On the offensive end, I expect Fujijiro Kubo, a wingback, especially on the right side, to work on creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.
