Albirex Niigata vs Shonan Bellmare Prediction: Guests Seem Trapped in Bottom Spot

Today's match between Shonan and Niigata, two struggling teams in the Japanese league, will determine their fate in the relegation zone. Despite Shonan's previous victory, the odds are in favor of the hosting team, who are the tentative favorites to win. Both teams have been inconsistent lately, leaving them at the bottom of the league standing with only two wins in their last five games and one draw.

Albirex Niigata (14th)

Last two Matches: LWLWD

It appears that Albi has won two out of their last five league games, making them the favored team for their upcoming match. They recently triumphed over Machida Zelvida in the Japanese Emperor's Cup and are ready to advance to the next round. However, they faced some losses when they returned to the league and played against Nagoya Grampus. Despite the possibility of a tie, the odds indicate that Albi has a slight advantage and is expected to win the game.

Shonan Bellmare (18th)

Last Five Matches: WLDL

The Shonan team is currently in last place in the league and has lost three out of their last five games. Due to their recent poor performance against other teams in the league, they are not favored to win in their upcoming game against Niigata. However, they did manage to secure a surprising 1-0 victory against SanFrecce Hiroshima and also had a miraculous win over Cerezo Osaka in the Emperor's Cup. This could make them a challenging opponent for the hosts, who are determined to prove themselves in this contest.

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Expert Betting Tips

There's a high likelihood that the game will conclude in a tie, given the low probability of either team scoring goals and their lack of dominance in midfield play. Nevertheless, we expect all the statistics to be a factor. To optimize your selections, take into account these helpful tips:

• Niigata seems to be more consistent and would try to secure the most points here. They would seek to maintain their attacking stance since the midfield has a bit of a problem connecting with the frontmen. Bet on Over 1.5 Goals at 1.65 odds (bet365)
• It may not be too impulsive to predict B T T S at 1.85 odds (1xbet)
• Both Teams are decently paired and we see anything that happens to one end, occurring on the other. Hence, our final prediction leaves A Home Win at 2.05 odds (Betway)

Best of luck!

Disclaimer: Odds are subject to change at any point in time.