After Gonzaga Sapporo's 4-2 victory over Shonan Bima, the team has won two league games in a row and has collected three wins in their last four league games.
In my analysis, Sapporo Gonzaga's recent excellent performance mainly stems from the fact that the players dare to engage in fierce one-on-one battles with their opponents, while more and more players are committing themselves to the attacking end, injecting vitality into the team.
In the last three victories, the team scored 4, 5 and 4 goals respectively. Midfielder Yuya Asano has already scored 7 goals in the league this season, and has undoubtedly become a sword in the attacking end of the team.
On the other hand, Kyoto Immortals failed to taste victory in their last five matches after losing 0-1 to Sakura Osaka in the last round of the league, and suffered three consecutive defeats in the league. Although they did create chances to score in the match, their opponents' efficient offense made them passive, especially in individual one-on-one confrontations, in which their players seemed to be out of their depth.
Therefore, it is crucial for Kyoto to capitalize on every scoring opportunity in their upcoming showdown with Gonzaga Sapporo. In my opinion, either Lingo Yamazaki or Andersen Padre as the starting center will be a key player for the visitors.
