There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Albirex Niigata leading Renofa Yamaguchi by 7 points.
It's no vacation for neither Albirex Niigata nor Renofa Yamaguchi as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Renofa Yamaguchi have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Albirex Niigata form and stats
Albirex Niigata have played 5 J2-League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 2-2-1 (wins-draws-losses). With three draws from their last three games overall it has been a case of neither great nor terrible for Albirex.
Albirex drew their last game, also a home match. Omiya Ardija (placed 3rd) was the opponent, 1-1 the score. Before that, Albirex played out a draw 0-0 when visiting Tochigi.
There will be little rest for Albirex after this match as they are travelling to Fagiano Okayama for a J2-League game in only three days.
Albirex has scored 7 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. On the other hand, Albirex Niigata have conceded 7 goals.
Renofa Yamaguchi form and stats
As the visiting team in J2-League matches, Renofa Yamaguchi have produced an overall stat of 0-2-3 so far.
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a J2-League home defeat versus Tochigi with 0-1 on the scoreboard. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Ventforet Kofu.
A new game in only four days for Yamaguchi, the J2-League home match versus Omiya Ardija. Busy days.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Yamaguchi as they have only managed to score 4 times from 5 away games in the league. Yamaguchi have conceded 11 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last five meetings: three - one - one (Albirex Niigata wins - draws - Renofa Yamaguchi wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Albirex Niigata missing players
Renofa Yamaguchi missing players
| Albirex Niigata | Renofa Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 | 7 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 14 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 90% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 70% | 60% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 80% |
| 40% | 20% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 60% | 60% |
| 30% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 40% | 30% |
| 30% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 60% | 60% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 60% | 50% |
| 40% | 40% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 40% | 40% |
| 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| 4 | 4.8 | 6.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| 1.5 | 1.2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 130 | 69 | 25 | Total Shots | T S | 28 | 45 | 92 |
| 45 | 22 | 8 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 17 | 33 |
| 38% | 32% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 24% | 27% |
- Albirex Niigata have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Albirex Niigata haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- All of Renofa Yamaguchi's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Renofa Yamaguchi has the fewest points (2) away
- Renofa Yamaguchi has the the worst goal difference (-7) away
- Renofa Yamaguchi have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Renofa Yamaguchi have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Renofa Yamaguchi have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Renofa Yamaguchi have yet to win a game away.
- Renofa Yamaguchi haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| 2 | Tokushima Vortis | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | Omiya Ardija | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Kyoto Sanga | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 5 | Júbilo Iwata | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
| 6 | Albirex Niigata | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 15 |
| 7 | Ventforet Kofu | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 15 |
| 8 | Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 9 | Tochigi | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 10 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 |
| 11 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 13 |
| 12 | Machida Zelvia | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| 13 | Mito Hollyhock | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 14 | Fagiano Okayama | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 11 |
| 16 | Ryukyu | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 10 |
| 17 | JEF United | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 18 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 19 | Ehime | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 20 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -8 | 8 |
| 21 | Montedio Yamagata | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 7 |
| 22 | ThespaKusatsu Gunma | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -14 | 6 |