Fagiano Okayama Albirex Niigata betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

In this clash between Fagiano and Albirex, the recommended bet is "Albirex to win or draw." The visiting side are fully capable of taking points from this encounter, with a solid strategy and the ability to cope with the pressure from the opposition. Although Fagiano will look to challenge their opponent, they are likely to face difficulties over the course of the 90 minutes.
 
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Preview
Fagiano and Albirex meet at City Light Stadium, in a match for the 17th round of the J1 League. The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 3 head‑to‑heads they won 1 and tied 2. Nevertheless, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the J2 League, on 17‑04‑2022, they tied (1‑1). M. Duke (29' ) scored for Fagiano and K. Taniguchi (12' ) for Albirex. Both teams register significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth atention.

Analysis Fagiano

After 5 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses, the home team is in the 15th position, havinf won 19 points so far. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Kashiwa Reysol by (2‑0), after in the previous match they have tied (0‑0) an away match against Nagoya Grampus. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 13 goals scored and 15 conceded; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 23 goals scored and 11 conceded. For the league, Fagiano won 14 points out of 24 possible points, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 8 home matches. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑0 (5 out of 8 matches). In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 7 of the last 8 matches have ended with Under 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 8 of their 16 matches for this competition, and have never been able to turn the score around.

Fagiano are going through a difficult spell in the season, having gone six matches without a win, which increases the pressure to secure all three points at home. The team must turn the support of the fans into motivation to impose a more aggressive tempo from the start. Defensive consistency and creativity in the attacking third will be key to breaking this negative run. Every department will need to perform with maximum focus and intensity, making the most of the opponent’s weaknesses. Facing a side lower in the table is seen as a real opportunity for recovery. A victory could mark the beginning of the turnaround the fans have been hoping for.
 

Confirmed Lineup: Svend Brodersen, Yoshitake Suzuki, Daichi Tagami, Yugo Tatsuta, Hijiri Kato, Ryo Tabei, Takaya Kimura, Ibuki Fujita, Ryunosuke Sato, Ataru Esaka, Kazunari Ichimi.
Coach: T. Kiyama.

Analysis Albirex

The away team is currently in the 19th position of the league, with 13 points won, after 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against FC Tokyo, by (2‑3). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Urawa Reds, by (1‑1). This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 14 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. In the last 7 away league matches Albirex has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 8 points out of 21 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 20 of the last 27 matches have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 15 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

Albirex Niigata are experiencing a season marked by inconsistency, struggling to put together a sustained run of positive results. Despite being lower in the table, the team are aiming to exploit the opponent’s weaknesses and spring a surprise away from home. However, their irregular form demands a more solid and focused approach throughout the 90 minutes. The ability to take advantage of space and be clinical in offensive transitions could prove decisive. The objective is to secure crucial points and climb the standings. Facing a side under pressure presents a strategic opportunity to turn their campaign around.
 

Confirmed Lineup: Daisuke Yoshimitsu, Michael James Fitzgerald, Jason Geria, Soya Fujiwara, Yuto Horigome, Keisuke Kasai, Motoki Hasegawa, Yuji Hoshi, Jin Okumura, Taiki Arai, Danilo Gomes.
Coach: R. Matsuhashi.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Fagiano vs Albirex match, on 18 May 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Double chance, Draw or Albirex ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Fagiano vs Albirex on 18 May 2025 will be played at Okayama, City Light Stadium.

 

J1 League - 2025

  • 93% 355 / 380 Games

  • Home team wins 43.94%
  • Draws 26.48%
  • Away team wins 29.58%
  • Over 1.5 65.35%
  • Over 2.5 44.23%
  • Over 3.5 20.56%
  • Goals 850
  • Goals /match 2.39
  • Goals /match home 1.32
  • Goals /match away 1.08
  • Both teams score 47.04%
  • Goals after 80' 21.88%
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