Albirex Niigata vs Shonan Bellmare, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Albirex Niigata vs Shonan Bellmare — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shonan Bellmare 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Shonan Bellmare | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Jubilo Iwata | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Albirex Niigata | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Shonan Bellmare get us underway at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 8' Yuji Ono makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Albirex Niigata are in front.
- 13' It looks like no one’s ball. Albirex Niigata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rikizo Matsuhashi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' Michael Fitzgerald has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 439 appearances.
- 26' The referee calls foul for Satoshi Tanaka. He receives a card.
- 31' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' What a moment for Motoki Nagakura! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' Albirex Niigata are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shonan Bellmare's shape.
- 42' Albirex Niigata seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' The crowd applauds Masaki Ikeda as he leaves the pitch. Taiga Hata steps in for Shonan Bellmare.
- 46' Shonan Bellmare manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Taiyo Hiraoka is hanging Akimi Barada on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' It looks surprising Albirex Niigata does not make any changes. Hiroki Akiyama has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' It’s a booking for Shonan Bellmare player. Kazunari Ono gets a card.
- 59' The 24-year-old Hayato Inamura has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' Ryo Nemoto, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 69' Junnosuke Suzuki has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 71' Thomas Deng is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kento Hashimoto at the 71 minute mark.
- 75' A stunning finish from Kaito Taniguchi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' Shonan Bellmare player sees a card in front of him.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Ryo Nemoto. He replaces Akito Suzuki on 81 minute.
- 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Albirex Niigata side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 88' Another change for Albirex Niigata made on 88 minute. Motoki Nagakura leaves to be changed by Koji Suzuki.
- 3-1 the final result. Shonan Bellmare will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Albirex Niigata Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
99
Yuji Ono ↓ Yoshiaki Takagi 71'
- 1
-
42
Kento Hashimoto ↓ Thomas Deng 71'
- 25
- 6
- 7
-
11
Shusuke Ota ↓ Takumi Hasegawa 81'
-
27
Motoki Nagakura ↓ Koji Suzuki 88'
- 45
- 8
Bench
-
3
Thomas Deng ↑ 71'
- 20
- 21
-
32
Takumi Hasegawa ↑ 81'
-
33
Yoshiaki Takagi ↑ 71'
-
9
Koji Suzuki ↑ 88'
-
14
Motoki Hasegawa ↑ 81'
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
Shonan Bellmare Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 99
- 5
- 11
-
14
Akimi Barada ↓ Taiyo Hiraoka 46'
-
18
Masaki Ikeda ↓ Taiga Hata 44'
-
29
Akito Suzuki ↓ Ryo Nemoto 81'
-
33
Naoya Takahashi ↓ Hiroyuki Abe 81'
- 30
-
47
Min-tae Kim ↓ Kazunari Ono 46'
- 88
Bench
-
7
Hiroyuki Abe ↑ 81'
-
8
Kazunari Ono ↑ 46'
- 15
-
3
Taiga Hata ↑ 44'
-
16
Ryo Nemoto ↑ 81'
-
13
Taiyo Hiraoka ↑ 46'
- 1
Coach
Satoshi Yamaguchi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaito Taniguchi | 4 |
| Akito Suzuki | 2 |
| Konsuke Onose | 2 |
| Lukian | 2 |
| Motoki Nagakura | 2 |
| Yoshiaki Takagi | 2 |
| Taiyo Hiraoka | 1 |
| Shuto Machino | 1 |
Head to Head
Albirex Niigata Form
Shonan Bellmare Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Albirex Niigata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Shonan Bellmare xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Albirex Niigata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Albirex Niigata or Draw
74%
Draw or Shonan Bellmare
51%
Albirex Niigata or Shonan Bellmare
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Albirex Niigata win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Albirex Niigata
| Handicap | Albirex Niigata covers | Push | Shonan Bellmare covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

