Yokohama F.Marinos vs Shandong Taishan Prediction: These Games Would Negate The Odds

With a game in hand in the semi-finals, Japanese squad Yokohama F.Marinos face Shangdong Taishan for the third time in this tournament. The first clash was in the primary groupings, ending in a 3-0 victory for Yokohama F.Marinos. The first time they played was during the primary groupings, and Yokohama F.Marinos won 3-0. The second game was in the first leg of the semi-finals, which saw the Chinese team lose again after initially leading. Shandong Taishan has lost all three of their previous games against Yokohama, so it is uncertain whether they can turn the tables and conjure a plot twist.

Yokohama F.Marinos

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

In their previous encounter, Yokohama F.Marinos had the upper hand against Shandong Taishan, winning 2-1. However, the team should be cautious as winning in the last two matches can lead to overconfidence. Yokohama has a rich history against Shandong Taishan, having scored six goals in the last three direct clashes. Goals seem to be a sure thing for Yokohama, as they possess a quality squad with excellent goal-scoring abilities.

Shandong Taishan

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

Shandong Taishan finally faces the uncertainty of exiting the AFC Champions League, facing a foe against whom they have faced defeats twice in the competitions. With the recent trend between the sides, Shandong are heavily deemed as the underdogs and to make matters worse, they lost at home in the first leg. The odds for victory are heavily biased towards the hosts and the likelihood of an exit glares loudly in their faces.

H2H ANALYSIS

In the three meetings between the teams, Yokohama F.Marinos won all three games. The first game ended with a score of 1-0, the second was a 3-0 win, and the third game resulted in a 2-1 victory for Yokohama F.Marinos. In two of the three games, both teams did not score (BTTS-NO), with two of three meetings ending in under 2.5 Match goals.

Expert Betting Tips

A lot of action is expected between these teams, with one squad tipped to exit the competition. However, consider these well-written tips:

• Firstly, we also envisage the hosts taking a win on their home grounds and qualifying for the next stage, Bet With Betway On Yokohama, winning the game at 1.59 odds.
• Yokohama would play delicately n their home soil, minimising collateral damage in this decsive game; and so for the next option, we would go for the obvious - very few goals between the sides. Under 2.5 Goals seems ideal for this game at 2.50 odds from Bet365.
• Lastly, the hosts hope to salvage the situation at home. Hence, we expect the two sides to register on the scoreboard this time. Bet On BTTS-NO from 1xbet at 2.39 odds.

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