Yokohama F. Marinos vs Yokohama FC Prediction: Yokohama Derby On The Horizon—Who Will Prevail?

Yokohama F. Marinos play hosts to Yokohama FC at the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the third round of the J1 League. Yokohama F. Marinos are 15th in the league standings and four places behind Yokohama FC. 

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Yokohama FC game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Yokohama F. Marinos

Yokohama F. Marinos were poor in last season's J1 League campaign. Their performance this season has not shown a side that is hungry for success and improve on their prior ninth place finish. 

The Marinos kicked off the season with a 1-1 draw against Albirex Niigata, denying them a maiden win at home. This was followed by a 2-0 win over Shanghai Port FC in the AFC Champions League final group stage match.

On the second matchday, they were matched against runners-up Sanfrecce Hiroshima on the road. In that match they had only one shot at target but that didn't matter at the end of the day as they lost 1-0. 

Yokohama FC

Yokohama - who finished second in the J. League Division 2 - were met with a cold reception in their first match top-flight match. They were matched against Tokyo FC at home and were made to rue their missed opportunities in a narrow 1-0 defeat.

However, they did manage to get back on their feet on the second matchday. This time they beat Fagiano Okayama 1-0 at home thanks to Solomon Sakuragawa's strike in the 57th minute.

Last season, Yokohama did not conclude the season on a high, particularly on the road, going three matches without a win recording two draws and a solitary loss. 

Match Facts

• Yokohama F. Marinos has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their six matches in the J1 League.
• Yokohama FC has scored in ten of their last 12 competitive away games.
• Yokohama F. Marinos is currently on a six-match winless run at home in the J1 League.
• Both teams have scored in three of the last five encounters between Yokohama F. Marinos and Yokohama FC.

Head-To-Head

In the last 11 meetings, Yokohama F. Marinos has won 6 times, Yokohama FC has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws with the goal difference being 31-14 in favour of Yokohama F. Marinos. 

Expert Betting Tips

Yokohama F. Marinos is still a team that can't be trusted considering how bad they've started the season. They are favourites to win here and I'm not against that but at the moment they are not a good pick for me in the full-time market. 

Yokohama FC are underdogs in this clash but I'm expecting them to put up a fight in this one. In their last meeting against Yokohama F. Marinos, they won 4-1 at home. This should be enough evidence to say they can find the back of the net here. That said, I'm backing both sides to get on the scoreboard.

Our main prediction for the match: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.72 with 1xbet.

2nd prediction: Anytime Goalscorer - Jose Anderson Lopes for 2.37 with Bet365.

3rd prediction: Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.80 with Betway.