Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: Trouble Looms For The Visitors

The Fore-fronts of Kawasaki will come to blows against the Tricolors of Yokohama Marinos, in the opening game of the ninth matchday. The thirst for a quick return to recovery heightens between the sides who took stalemates from their last league’s pairing. The Frontale hosts, who have not been fortunate with victories although winners in the previous round, will come into this game as slight underdogs.

Will this be a game of passionate exchanges, or are we just to expect an all-out storm in a teacup?

Recent Score Lines:

Kawasaki Frontale 1-3 Yokohama F. Marinos

Yokohama F. Marinos 0-0 Kawasaki Frontale

TEAM UPDATE: Kawasaki Frontale (8th)

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

All odds diffused last week in the highly anticipated battle between Kawasaki Frontale and Machida Zelvia, in a game that saw them open the lead but settle for a tie at halftime. Nine minutes into the second half, they trailed behind the opposition by a goal, furthering the disappointment of the fans. However, they were fortunate to conclude on a 2-2 scoreline - courtesy of So Kawahara’s equalizer, a goal that earned him the man of the match recognition.

While victory could propel them to the next three spots, a defeat against Yokohama, their current opponents, will worsen their league placement spot, sending them to the ninth position.

The last five games produced two wins, two stalemates, and a loss for the side. Kawasaki looks to improve their home form by maintaining prestige in this game - having taken a win and a loss in their last two home appearances.

They will be matched against the team at the middle table spot, Shimizu S Pulse next week. It is expected that the team rides on the momentum of victory from this game; other things being equal.

Next Opponents: Shimizu S Pulse

TEAM UPDATE: Yokohama F. Marinos (19th)

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

The Tricolors of Yokohama settled for shared spoils against Tokyo Verdy in the goalless encounter last week in an explosive game that produced no goals despite numerous close shaves. The stalemate worsened things for the side table-wise, dropping them a spot closer to the nineteenth position.

Away from home, the team has not won any league placement game, losing the last three consecutive pairings.

They need to be on all fours and derive a decent performance from this encounter, as they face one of the most controversial sides next week, Avispa Fukuoka, who has not lost any game in the last five weeks.

Next Opponents: Avispa Fukuoka

TABLE SORTS - Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Expert Betting Tips

While a lot is at stake for the visitors, there are some great match-ups in this contest. Kawasaki has not lost any of their last four league games. Yokohama, the guests have struggled through the ranks, failing to score in the last four weeks. My analysis falls on a win for the hosts, a BTTS-NO, and for under three goals.

We have these options from the bookmakers;

+ A BTTS-NO at 2.12 odds from Betway.

+ Under 2.5 goals at 2.20 odds from Bet365.

+ A win for Kawasaki at 1.68 odds from 1xbet.