J1 League — Yokohama Marinos VS Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League - Yokohama Marinos VS Cerezo Osaka
Match Time: 24-08-2024 18:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Team Analysis
Yokohama F. Marinos, a long-standing powerhouse in the J1 League, has been a strong title contender in recent years. Last season, they finished as league runners-up with a record of 19 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses over 34 matches. However, this season, Yokohama F. Marinos' competitiveness has noticeably declined. Recently, their performance has been solid, winning 4 out of their last 5 league matches. In the most recent round, they secured a 3-1 away victory over Kawasaki Frontale. Despite this, Yokohama F. Marinos currently sit in 6th place on the league table after 27 rounds.

Cerezo Osaka, despite finishing in mid-table last season with a record of 15 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses over 34 matches, has shown respectable performances in the J1 League in recent years, even occasionally reaching the upper echelons of the standings. This season, however, Cerezo Osaka has struggled to secure victories. Following their recent 3-5 home defeat to Kyoto Sanga, they are now winless in six consecutive league matches. Currently, they are in 7th place on the league table with 9 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses.

Odds Analysis
In recent years, Yokohama F. Marinos have consistently been one of the best teams in the league in terms of home performance. Last season, when they faced Cerezo Osaka at home, the handicap moved from -0.25 to -0.5, and Yokohama F. Marinos secured a convincing 2-0 victory. However, this season, their home form has been inconsistent, and they have struggled to meet the expectations set by the odds. Therefore, it can be concluded that regardless of whether the handicap is set at -0.25 or -0.5 for this match, it reflects a strong level of support from the odds makers. Thus, betting on a home win is a direction worth pursuing for fans.

Pick: Yokohama Marinos