Kyoto Sanga vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: Marinos Won't Be Intimidated By An Inferior Side

As the J1 League concludes, Kyoto Sanga prepares for a final dance, hosting Yokohama F. Marinos at the Sanga Stadium in the 34th round to wrap up the season.

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

Form: WDLLL

A Taichi Hara strike in the opening twenty minutes was enough to see Kyoto Sanga pull off an upset against favored Cerezo Osaka away from home, recording a 1-0 triumph in the 33rd round of the J1 League. 

With this win, Sanga was able to put an end to a four-match winless run in the league, where three losses and a solitary draw were recorded while conceding eight and shipping out five.

Having collected 37 points from 33 matches played, Kyoto Sanga occupy 14th place in the J1 League standings and are three places above the relegation zone, while their bid for an 11th place finish is hindered by a three-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

G. Ota; S. Asada, O. Iyoha, H. Appiah Tawiah, S. Fukuda; S. Takeda, D. Kaneko, S. Kawasaki; T. Hara, R. Yamasaki, Y. Toyokawa

Yokohama F. Marinos

Form: DWWWL

"I can't fault the players," were the words of Kevin Muscat when asked about his side's performance against Albirex Niigata over the weekend, which witnessed them being held to a goalless draw at home, relinquishing their title to Vissel Kobe.

However, instead of improving on that result, Yokohama F. Marinos went on to lose 2-1 against Incheon on the fifth match day of the AFC Champions League group stage campaign, placing them in third place in Group G with second-placed Incheon. Despite being winless in two matches across all competitions, they still maintain a consistent form in the league, with one loss in seven matches (W4 D2 L1).

Having collected 64 points, Yokohama F. Marinos sit second in the J1 League standings and have already secured their spot in next season's AFC Champions League group stage campaign, as they are nine points ahead of third-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

J. Ichimori; K. Yoshio, Dudu, Y. Saneto, K. Matsubara; K. Watanabe, R. Yamane; Elber, A. Uenaka, Y. Matheus; A. Lopes

Match Facts

• Kyoto Sanga are currently on a two-match losing streak when playing at home, recording successive 1-0 defeats against Shonan Bellmare and Albirex Niigata.
• Yokohama F. Marinos have won three consecutive matches against Kyoto Sanga.
• Kyoto Sanga averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.63 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

 In the last 14 meetings, Kyoto Sanga have won three times, Yokohama F. Marinos have won eight times, and there have been three draws, with the goal difference being 28-15 in favor of Yokohama F. Marinos.

Expert Betting Tips

Kyoto Sanga have won two of their last six away matches against Yokohama F. Marinos while recording three losses and a draw, casting a shadow of doubt over their prospects of signing off the season on a positive note in front of their fans.

Yokohama F. Marinos is the better team at the moment and should be able to claim maximum points after winning five of the last seven meetings. As such, backing the visitors in the full-time market should surface here.

• W2 for 2.03
• Goals - Under 3.5 for 1.66
• Corners - Under 11.5 for 1.60