At the Todoroki Athletics Stadium on Friday, the J-League champions Yokohama F. Marinos will begin their title defense against Kawasaki Frontale, who is based in Kanagawa.
After missing out on the league title by just two points the previous season, the hosts failed to win the title for the third time in a row. They have a good chance to start their season on a positive note with this home game against their arch-rivals and reigning champions.
Last year, Yokohama F. Marinos won the league title and finished the season with the best offensive and joint-best defensive records. They will be looking to begin their title defense with a victory, as they have not won consecutive titles since 2004.
Kawasaki vs Yokohama FM Match Details :
- Kawasaki Frontale – Yokohama F Marinos
- J1 League Japan
- Date – 17/02/2023
- Starting time – 10:00 UTC
- Venue: Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki, Japan
Kawasaki vs Yokohama FM Prediction :
Given Kawasaki’s current home record against Marinos, we anticipate that they will narrowly win the Kanagawa derby, which is a close contest between the two teams.
Kawasaki’s performance in this game may be affected by the fact that they have not competed in any games this season. On the other hand, the visitors won the Japanese Super Cup on Saturday by a score of 2-1 and will be looking to carry that momentum into this match.
Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 Yokohama F. Marinos
Kawasaki vs Yokohama FM Head to head :
In all competitions, the two rivals have competed 55 times. The two teams have played close games, with only 10 games ending in a draw and the hosts having a 25-20 win advantage. With four victories in their last six matches against the visitors, the hosts now hold a head-to-head advantage in their most recent encounters.
Six of the last eight meetings between the two teams have resulted in more than 2.5 goals, with Kawasaki winning the most recent matchup, which took place in the league in August of last year, 2-1. Kawasaki has scored seven goals and only two goals in their last three games against Yokohama at the same venue on Friday. With at least two goals scored and three clean sheets kept, the hosts have won six of their last seven games against the visitors at home.
Kawasaki vs Yokohama FM Team news :
Tru Oniki, the coach of Kawasaki Frontale, will not be able to include Akihiro Ienaga, Leandro Damio, or Yu Kobayashi in his lineup. A significant number of Yokohama F. Marinos players are out of action, according to coach Kevin Muscat. In this match, Ryuta Koike and Ryo Miyaichi cannot be considered.
Kawasaki vs Yokohama FM Betting tips :
- Tip 1: Result – Kawasaki will win the match
- Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5
- Tip 3: Élber will score or assist any moment – Yes
- Tip 4: At least a goal will be scored in the first half – Yes
Kawasaki vs Yokohama FM Lineups :
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Kawasaki vs Yokohama FM Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |