Nagoya Grampus is looking to win against FC Tokyo, to try to sneak at the top spot of the league table. Tokyo on the other hand is aiming for a victory to halt their losing run in the contest. Currently, Tokyo is in a three-match losing run, which pushes them deeper in the league table, so they can no longer afford defeat here. On the other hand, as Nagoya sits at the second of the league table, a win in this match is huge for them. Nagoya are only one-point behind the team at the top, so a win in this match will put them at the advantage. Tokyo will be hosting this match on June 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM (GMT+8).
These two teams have shared 39 meetings prior to this match, and from those matches, it was the hosts who boost advantage. The hosts won 19 of those 39 matches, as opposed to Nagoya’s 10 wins, while the remaining matches ended in draws. However, it seems like the visitors have the better momentum coming into this match, as they are unbeaten in their last three matches. Additionally, from their last eight matches in the contest, they only lost to one. The hosts on the other hand are without a clean sheet in their last five matches across all contests. However, they are doing well at home, picking up four of their five wins this season at home.
Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya have been solid the entire campaign, which puts them at the second of the league table right now, with 35 points. A win in this match puts them at the top, which they are aiming for by winning this match. Additionally, considering that they have been very impressive this season, they are one of the squads considered as title contenders. It is not impossible though, considering the consistency they have shown in their recent matches. Moreover, they are coming into this match from a 2-1 win against Avispa Fukuoka, who have been struggling this season. Mateus, and Kasper Junker are the two who sealed the win for Nagoya on their previous match. Furthermore, Nagoya is looking to extend their five-game winning run, and extend their good run in their away matches.
Kasper Junker is expected to continue leading Nagoya in this match, as he already chipped in nine goals with their campaign. Along with him are Sho Inagaki, and Takuji Yonemoto, who are expected to lead Nagoya in attacks.
FC Tokyo
Tokyo on the other hand is a team who have been struggling all season, finding themselves at the bottom-half of the standings. They are currently at the 12th of the league table, with 19 points. Although a win in this match could only put them at the 11th, they will have a bigger gap with the teams below them. Unfortunately, they are coming into this match from a 3-1 defeat against Gamba Osaka. This is their third consecutive defeat, a record they no longer want to extend. On their match against Gamba, they were actually down by three goals already, not until Koki Tsukagawa managed to score a goal off the bench. They do not have a good momentum coming into this match, losing their last three league games. Additionally, they only have one win from their last seven matches, a record they want to overturn here.
Tokyo were unable to have Hotaka Nakamura, and Kashif Bangnagande for this match, are both are still sidelined due to injuries. Kei Koizumi on the other hand is playing here as well, following his return on their last match from an injury.
Prediction:
Nagoya Grampus (2.5)
Odds: -0.94
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