Shonan Bellmare vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shonan Bellmare vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka.
- Shonan Bellmare 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Albirex Niigata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Albirex Niigata | H | 5–2 | W |
| 26 Oct | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Kyōto Sanga FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Tōkyō Verdy | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Yokohama FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–5 | L |
| 26 Oct | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Oct | Tōkyō Verdy | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Oct | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | Gamba Osaka | A | 2–4 | L |
| 23 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–0 | 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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Shonan Bellmare to score. At the same time, Albirex Niigata does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A quiet spell here at Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka. Albirex Niigata seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The 32-year-old Fumiya Hayakawa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Taiyo Hiraoka suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Satoshi Yamaguchi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Magnificent from Akito Suzuki! That is 30 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 38' Taiyo Hiraoka makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Shonan Bellmare are in front.
- 43' Takuya Shimamura makes way for Matheus Moraes at the 43 minute mark. A tactical switch from Albirex Niigata.
- 48' Konsuke Onose has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 48.
- 52' What composure from Konsuke Onose! The Japan international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 57' A tactical swap from Albirex Niigata — Fumiya Hayakawa on, Jason Geria off on 57 minutes.
- 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' The crowd applauds Rio Nitta as he leaves the pitch. Luiz Phellype steps in for Shonan Bellmare.
- 68' Shonan Bellmare are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Akito Suzuki has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
- 72' The deadlock is broken! Kohei Okuno gets on the scoresheet on 72 minutes.
- 72' Kohei Okuno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Akimi Barada on 72 minute.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Matheus Moraes. He receives a card.
- 77' Fresh legs for Albirex Niigata! Motoki Ohara comes on to replace Kaito Taniguchi.
- 79' Fresh legs for Shonan Bellmare! Tomoya Fujii comes on to replace Shusuke Ota.
- 84' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shonan Bellmare must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 85' Motoki Hasegawa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 90' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shonan Bellmare and Albirex Niigata are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- With this win, Shonan Bellmare is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Shonan Bellmare Lineups
Starting XI
- 66
- 31
- 4
-
14
Akimi Barada ↓ Kohei Okuno 72'
- 47
-
13
Taiyo Hiraoka ↓ Hisatsugu Ishii 72'
- 10
-
28
Shusuke Ota ↓ Tomoya Fujii 79'
- 32
-
7
Konsuke Onose ↓ Masaki Ikeda 63'
-
72
Rio Nitta ↓ Luiz Phellype 63'
Bench
-
27
Luiz Phellype ↑ 63'
- 37
- 8
-
15
Kohei Okuno ↑ 72'
-
50
Tomoya Fujii ↑ 79'
- 81
-
18
Masaki Ikeda ↑ 63'
-
77
Hisatsugu Ishii ↑ 72'
- 17
Coach
Satoshi Yamaguchi
Albirex Niigata Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
2
Jason Geria ↓ Fumiya Hayakawa 57'
- 28
- 25
- 31
-
7
Kaito Taniguchi ↓ Motoki Ohara 77'
-
33
Yoshiaki Takagi ↓ Taiki Arai 57'
- 8
- 41
-
30
Jin Okumura ↓ Yamato Wakatsuki 57'
- 21
Bench
- 35
-
18
Yamato Wakatsuki ↑ 57'
-
15
Fumiya Hayakawa ↑ 57'
- 65
- 50
-
14
Motoki Ohara ↑ 77'
-
22
Taiki Arai ↑ 57'
- 1
-
55
Matheus Moraes ↑ 43'
Coach
Toru Irie
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaito Taniguchi | 4 |
| Yoshiaki Takagi | 2 |
| Akito Suzuki | 2 |
| Konsuke Onose | 2 |
| Lukian | 2 |
| Motoki Nagakura | 2 |
| Akira Silvano Disaro | 1 |
| Hiroyuki Abe | 1 |
Head to Head
Shonan Bellmare Form
Albirex Niigata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.99
Shonan Bellmare xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shonan Bellmare win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Shonan Bellmare or Draw
75%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
49%
Shonan Bellmare or Albirex Niigata
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shonan Bellmare win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
4.9%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Shonan Bellmare
| Handicap | Shonan Bellmare covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

