Yokohama F.Marinos vs Bangkok United Prediction: Yokohama Risks AFC Exit If They Show Carelessness

In the AFC Champions League, the safe zone is getting smaller, and Bangkok United will be facing Yokohama F.Marinos in the second leg. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw, with neither side getting the upper hand. However, one team must come out on top in the second leg. Venrforet is expected to exit the tournament, so the pressure is on for the Nissan home stadium Boys to secure their spot in the quarterfinals despite Bangkok United's impressive performance. These two teams have faced each other twice recently, and both times, over 2.5 goals were scored.

Yokohama F.Marinos

Recent Form: D-W-L-L-D

In the face of a stalemate in the initial fixture, The Tricolor stepped up their game and dominated the first leg with higher stats in every aspect. Although Yokohama managed to score two goals in the first twenty-five minutes, they eventually conceded a red card in the final moments of the game. Despite the fans' hopes for a neat conclusion, the finishing goal never came, but the squad had already proven their mettle. Matsubara's red card was a setback, but the team rallied together, and the fans looked up to Riku Yamame to step up and fill the gap left by the left-back sensation.

Bangkok United

Recent Form: D-D-W-L-D

Bangkok United picked the game late in the later quarters with a shocking equalizer that pushed Yokohama to the end of their wits after they had been written off. They wished the fourth official could add more time after implicating Matsubara to concede a red card for the team, pressuring the sides in a game that saw over fifteen corners and twenty-nine fouls. The last six minutes of injury time saw the side invigorated, pushing Yokohama F.Marinos to their limits, with prayers for the allocated time to be depleted. In this leg, the side travels to Nissan stadium, and the fans expect a repeat of their performance in the first leg, with some icing on the top.

H2H ANALYSIS

Both of their previous meetings ended with over three goals. The first game finished 3-2, while the second ended 2-2. Yokohama F. Marinos won one of these games, and both teams scored in each match.

Expert Betting Tips

Whenever these two teams meet, they always score against each other. A lot of action is expected, and one team is expected to be eliminated from the competition. However, consider these well-written tips.

• Yokohama F. Marinos aim to turn things around on their home turf, so we expect both teams to score this time. Bet On BTTS from 1xbet at 1.81 odds.
• For the next option, we would go for goals. Over 2.5 Goals seems ideal for this game at 1.50 odds from Bet365.
• Finally, we predict that the hosts will win on their home turf and advance to the next round. Bet On Yokohama winning the first half at 1.75 odds.

Good luck!