Albirex Niigata vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Albirex Niigata vs Yokohama FC — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama FC 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 | Kyōto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tōkyō 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Yokohama FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Albirex Niigata | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Albirex Niigata and Yokohama FC is underway.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Albirex Niigata and Yokohama FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 6' The Japan Shunsuke Mito breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 1-0!
- 11' Michael Fitzgerald has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 16' The travelling Yokohama FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' Yokohama FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Yuri does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama FC surge ahead!
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Boniface Nduka.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Albirex Niigata in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Yokohama FC's compact 3-4-2-1.
- 46' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 51' Sho Ito is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Yokohama FC tonight.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Yokohama FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 61' Yokohama FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 62' What a moment for Taiki Watanabe! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' A change in the Yokohama FC ranks — Ryoya Yamashita exits the field as Koki Sakamoto enters on 64.
- 66' Time for substitution for Albirex Niigata. Eitaro Matsuda is replaced by Shusuke Ota.
- 71' Kyohei Yoshino, a Japan defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' A change in the Albirex Niigata ranks — Yoshiaki Takagi exits the field as Takumi Hasegawa enters on 73.
- 74' It is a substitution in Albirex Niigata team. Hiroki Akiyama is replaced by Takahiro Ko on 74 minute.
- 78' A tactical swap from Yokohama FC — Hirotaka Mita on, Shion Inoue off on 78 minutes.
- 80' Naoto Arai has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuzuru Shimada on 80 minute.
- 84' Another substitution for Yokohama FC to replace Kotaro Hayashi by Keijiro Ogawa on 84 minute.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' Takahiro Ko is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Albirex Niigata to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Albirex Niigata Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
-
20
Yuzuru Shimada ↓ Naoto Arai 80'
- 1
-
22
Eitaro Matsuda ↓ Shusuke Ota 66'
- 25
- 14
-
6
Hiroki Akiyama ↓ Takahiro Ko 74'
- 31
- 15
- 33
-
9
Koji Suzuki ↓ Motoki Nagakura 66'
Bench
- 3
-
8
Takahiro Ko ↑ 74'
-
2
Naoto Arai ↑ 80'
- 21
-
11
Shusuke Ota ↑ 66'
-
32
Takumi Hasegawa ↑ 73'
-
27
Motoki Nagakura ↑ 66'
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
Yokohama FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 15
- 27
-
20
Shion Inoue ↓ Hirotaka Mita 78'
- 22
- 4
-
30
Towa Yamane ↓ Tomoki Kondo 64'
-
7
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Koki Sakamoto 64'
- 1
-
10
Caprini ↓ Kazuma Takai 84'
- 2
-
26
Kotaro Hayashi ↓ Keijiro Ogawa 84'
Bench
- 49
-
25
Hirotaka Mita ↑ 78'
-
50
Keijiro Ogawa ↑ 84'
- 19
-
31
Koki Sakamoto ↑ 64'
-
14
Kazuma Takai ↑ 84'
-
33
Tomoki Kondo ↑ 64'
Coach
Shuhei Yomoda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuri | 2 |
| Shunsuke Mito | 1 |
| Taiki Watanabe | 1 |
| Adailton | 1 |
| Takahiro Ko | 1 |
Albirex Niigata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.63
Albirex Niigata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Albirex Niigata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Albirex Niigata or Draw
78%
Draw or Yokohama FC
48%
Albirex Niigata or Yokohama FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Albirex Niigata
| Handicap | Albirex Niigata covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.