Kyoto Sanga vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: The Marinos Will Blast Their Way To A Comfortable Victory

Kyoto Sanga will host Yokohama F. Marinos at the Sanga Stadium in the fourth round of the J1 League. 

Motivated by their two-match winning streak away from home across all competitions, the Yokohama F. Marinos enter this match brimming with confidence to secure their third consecutive win and hopefully their second win of the league against a side they've dominated in past meetings. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Kyoto Sanga vs. Yokohama F. Marinos, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Kyoto Sanga

Kyoto Sanga managed to secure their first win of the season by eking out a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Kawasaki Frontale away from home courtesy of a Sota Kawasaki goal in the 65th minute.

In light of this result, Kyoto Sanga managed to halt a two-match winless run in which they recorded a 1-1 draw against Kashiwa Reysol, which was followed by a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Shonan Bellmare at home. Having reignited their confidence, they'll be aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time, although it won't be an easy feat as they go up against a side they've only defeated in their last four matches.

With four points accumulated in three matches played, Kyoto Sanga currently sits in eleventh place in the J1 League standings and is three points adrift of first-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

S. Gu; Y. Misao, S. Asada, H. Appiah Tawiah, S. Fukuda; T. Matsuda, D. Kaneko, S. Kawasaki; S. Hiraga, T. Hara, Y. Toyokawa

Yokohama F. Marinos

Yokohama F. Marinos did justice to their favorite tag in their match against China's Shandong Taishan in the second leg of the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, as they clinched a narrow 1-0 victory at the Yokohama International Stadium to achieve a 3-1 aggregate win to advance to the semi-finals for the first time in their club's history. Harry Kewell's team will face South Korean side Ulsan Hyundai in the semi-finals on April 17th in the first leg.

Before that, they couldn't build up on their momentum to record their second consecutive win of the season as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Avispa Fukuoka at home. Having played a game less than their opponents in this impending encounter, the away side will be aiming to make it two wins out of their last three league matches.

With 3 points accumulated in two matches played, Yokohama F. Marinos currently sit in thirteenth place, two points ahead of the relegation zone, and four points adrift of first-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

W. Popp; K. Matsubara, T. Kamijima, Dudu, K. Nagato; K. Watanabe, T. Kida; Y. M, A. Uenaka, Elber; A. Lopes

Match Facts

• Kyoto Sanga have lost three of their last five home matches in the J1 League.
• Yokohama F. Marinos are currently on a three-match unbeaten run when playing away across all competitions.
• Kyoto Sanga averages 1.3 goals per game when playing at home, and Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.3 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 15 meetings, Kyoto Sanga have won 4 times, Yokohama F. Marinos have won 8 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 29-18 in favor of Yokohama F. Marinos. 

Expert Betting Tips

Kyoto Sanga faces a daunting challenge in front of their supporters as they aim to secure their second consecutive victory, a feat that could propel them up the standings as they face Yokohama F. Marinos, a side they've managed to defeat twice in their last eight matches. Having secured a 3-1 triumph at home in the previous season, which was their last match of the season, they'll likely use that as motivation to avoid an unfavorable outcome in front of their supporters. 

Yokohama F. Marinos enter this match boasting five wins from their last eight matches against Kyoto Sanga, making them clear favorites to bag maximum points in this fixture. Therefore, we expect Harry Kewell's team to come out on top in what will be a highly competitive match by supporting them in the full-time market.

• W2 for 2.05
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.69