A key game in J2-League as both squads are battling for the top spots. With Ventforet Kofu in 5th position and Ryūkyū at 7th, this promises to be an exciting fight. Read on to learn more!
- Ventforet Kofu have the the best goal difference (+18) at home in J2-League
- Ryūkyū have the fewest clean sheets (2) away in J2-League
Both squads have had time to rest since their previous exertion in an official match. Let's trust this will be an energetic fixture!
These teams have little in common geographically as Ryūkyū have to travel 2000 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.
Ventforet Kofu form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium as Ventforet Kofu have scored 30 goals to get 35 points from 16 games. The overall stats in the J2-League are 10-5-1 (wins-draws-losses). In general it's been a long time since Ventforet tasted defeat here at Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last 14 home games in the league.
Ventforet Kofu's previous game was a J2-League match also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Montedio Yamagata (placed 8th). The home side are looking to build on that result.
A defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Albirex Niigata.The Ventforet Kofu fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 30 goals in 16 league matches. Ventforet have only conceded 12 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Ryūkyū form and stats
Playing away, Ryūkyū have won 6 games, drawn 4 and suffered 6 defeats in the J2-League this season. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Ryūkyū are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Ryūkyū played 1-1 against Fagiano Okayama in their previous match.
Preceding that game, the 0-2 loss visiting Jubilo Iwata's place.Ryūkyū has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 24 goals from 16 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Ryūkyū struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 25 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
Ventforet Kofu and Ryūkyū have faced off already this season: Ryūkyū - Ventforet Kofu 1-0. Head to head numbers (for the prior five meetings): Ventforet won four games, zero matches ended with a tie and Ryūkyū got one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / threeTop Goalscorers
  J. Izumisawa 10 goals |   K. Kiyotake 7 goals | W. Lira Sousa 6 goals |
Ventforet Kofu missing players
Ryūkyū missing players
| Ventforet Kofu | Ryūkyū | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 32 | 16 | 4 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 32 |
| 16 | 10 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 49 | 30 | 7 | Scored | S | 3 | 24 | 47 |
| 29 | 12 | 5 | Conceded | C | 12 | 25 | 36 |
| 97% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 66% | 75% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 78% |
| 41% | 38% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 80% | 69% | 53% |
| 22% | 25% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 25% | 22% |
| 6% | 6% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 6% |
| 41% | 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 69% | 50% |
| 44% | 50% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 28% |
| 19% | 6% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 19% | 28% |
| 5.3 | 6.2 | 4.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| 4.3 | 3.6 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| 0.8 | 0.8 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.5 | 10.7 | 8.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| 41% | 44% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 42% | 42% |
- All of Ryūkyū's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Ryūkyū have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Ryūkyū have the fewest clean sheets (2) away in J2-League
- Ryūkyū haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Ventforet Kofu have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Ventforet Kofu have the the best goal difference (+18) at home in J2-League
- Ventforet Kofu haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Kyoto Sanga | 32 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 50 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 10 | 24 | 67 |
| 2 | Jubilo Iwata | 31 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 32 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 13 | 23 | 66 |
| 3 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 49 | 35 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 58 |
| 4 | Albirex Niigata | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 57 |
| 5 | Ventforet Kofu | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 49 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 57 |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 50 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 13 | 21 | 55 |
| 7 | Ryūkyū | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 36 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 52 |
| 8 | Montedio Yamagata | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 43 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 52 |
| 9 | Mito Hollyhock | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 38 | 30 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 44 |
| 10 | JEF United | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 43 |
| 11 | Tokyo Verdy | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 42 | 50 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 30 | -8 | 40 |
| 12 | Blaublitz Akita | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 35 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 19 | -3 | 39 |
| 13 | Fagiano Okayama | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 13 | -2 | 38 |
| 14 | Tochigi | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 37 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -9 | 33 |
| 15 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 40 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -13 | 32 |
| 16 | ThespaKusatsu Gunma | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 41 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 22 | -15 | 32 |
| 17 | Omiya Ardija | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 39 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 30 |
| 18 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 53 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 28 | -26 | 30 |
| 19 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 31 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 43 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23 | -18 | 29 |
| 20 | Ehime | 32 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 53 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 20 | -22 | 29 |
| 21 | Sagamihara | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 35 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 17 | -16 | 28 |
| 22 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 31 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 22 | -17 | 28 |