Yokohama F.Marinos vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Yokohama F.Marinos vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at Nissan Stadium.
- Yokohama F.Marinos 18 games · 20 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Albirex Niigata | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Nov | FC Tokyo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Oct | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Sep | Yokohama FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
57%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Yokohama F.Marinos
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Yokohama F.Marinos
| Kaina Tanimura | 6 G | 1 A |
| Miidera Shin | 2 G | |
| Taisei Inoue | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Yokohama F.Marinos launch into their encounter with Albirex Niigata.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Yokohama F.Marinos side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Yokohama F.Marinos are deployed in a 4-2-1-3 today, looking to exploit space against Albirex Niigata's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Takuya Kida.
- 27' 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 Elber suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' Thomas Deng has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Yokohama F.Marinos needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 42' Yokohama F.Marinos currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 47' Albirex Niigata started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
- 49' Another change for Albirex Niigata made on 49 minute. Koji Suzuki leaves to be changed by Kaito Taniguchi.
- 54' Yokohama F.Marinos are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Albirex Niigata backline.
- 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Kota Watanabe. He replaces Takuya Kida on 63 minute.
- 64' The crowd applauds Kaina Yoshio as he leaves the pitch. Takumi Kamijima steps in for Yokohama F.Marinos.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Motoki Nagakura. He replaces Yoshiaki Takagi on 69 minute.
- 71' The referee shows Albirex Niigata player a card on 71.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' Yan Santos, a Brazil , has 10 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 82' Yokohama F.Marinos make a change. Elber trudges off to be replaced by Ryo Miyaichi on 82 minutes.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Kota Mizunuma. He replaces Yan Santos on 83 minute.
- 88' A quiet spell here at Nissan Stadium. Albirex Niigata seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups
4-2-1-3Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 5
- 27
- 8
- 25
- 11
- 1
- 33
- 28
- 29
Bench
- 23
- 30
- 21
- 15
- 18
- 6
- 14
Coach
Kevin Muscat
Albirex Niigata Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 8
- 1
- 2
- 25
- 6
-
11
Shusuke Ota ↓ Shunsuke Mito 69'
- 16
- 15
- 33
-
9
Koji Suzuki ↓ Kaito Taniguchi 49'
Bench
- 19
-
14
Shunsuke Mito ↑ 69'
- 21
-
7
Kaito Taniguchi ↑ 49'
- 18
- 32
-
27
Motoki Nagakura ↑ 69'
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kota Watanabe | 1 |
| Kaito Taniguchi | 1 |
| Koji Suzuki | 1 |
| Jin Okumura | 1 |
| Anderson Lopes | 1 |
| Shusuke Ota | 1 |
| Danilo | 1 |
| Joel Fujita | 1 |
Head to Head
Yokohama F.Marinos Form
2023-11-24
Yokohama F.Marinos
0–0
Albirex Niigata
D
2023-11-12
Yokohama F.Marinos
2–0
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2023-10-28
Avispa Fukuoka
0–4
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2023-10-21
Yokohama F.Marinos
4–1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
W
2023-09-29
Yokohama F.Marinos
0–2
Vissel Kobe
L
2023-09-24
Kashima Antlers
1–2
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
Albirex Niigata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
Yokohama F.Marinos xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Yokohama F.Marinos or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Yokohama F.Marinos or Draw
69%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
63%
Yokohama F.Marinos or Albirex Niigata
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama F.Marinos
| Handicap | Yokohama F.Marinos covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 21% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.