Consadole Sapporo host Albirex Niigata at the Sapporo Dome on Saturday (June 29) in the J1 League. The hosts have endured a grossly underwhelming campaign, as they find themselves rock-bottom with 11 points from 20 games.
They lost 1-0 to Tokyo FC in their last game and had looked set to be headed towards a draw on the road before their opponents scored a late winner.
Albirex, meanwhile, have also had their struggles this season but continue their push for survival. They drew 1-1 with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their last game, with Kaito Taniguchi opening the scoring after 11 minutes before conceding the equaliser midway through the half. Albirex are 16th in the league with 22 points from 20 games.
Consadole Sapporo vs Albirex Niigata Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 15 meetings between Sapporo and Albirex, who lead 8-3.
- There have been four draws between the two teams, including their most recent matchup, which ended 1-1.
- The visitors are undefeated in 10 games in this fixture.
- Consadole are without a clean sheet in 13 games in the fixture since 2003.
- Sapporo (16) are the lowest-scoring side this season.
Consadole Sapporo vs Albirex Niigata Prediction
Sapporo are on a three-game losing streak without scoring. They have won just one of their last six home league games.
Albirex, meanwhile, are on a run of three consecutive draws and are unbeaten in seven games. They are unbeaten in five games on the road and should come out on top.
Prediction: Consadole 1-2 Albirex
Consadole Sapporo vs Albirex Niigata Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Albirex
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Seven of Albires's last nine league games have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have scored in three of their last four matchups.)