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Jubilo Iwata welcome Kyoto to the Yamaha Stadium for a J1 League matchday 24 fixture on Saturday. The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Shonan Bellmare.
They were reduced to 10 men in the 20th minute following Ricardo Graca's red card and Luklan broke the deadlock from the spot two minutes later. Masaki Ikeda doubled the lead in the 38th minute before Luklan completed his hat-trick. Ryo Nemoto completed the rout in the 75th minute.
Kyoto, meanwhile, were held to a goalless stalemate at home by Urawa Red Diamonds.
The draw left them in 19th spot, having garnered 22 points from 23 games. Iwata are 16th with 24 points to their name.
Jubilo vs Kyoto Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Jubilo Iwata have 30 wins from the last 43 head-to-head games. Kyoto were victorious on seven occasions while six games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in April 2024 when Iwata claimed a 3-0 away victory in the reverse fixture.
- Four of the last six head-to-head games have produced three goals or more.
- Iwata's last four league games have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Kyoto are unbeaten in their last five games across competitions (three wins).
- Four of Iwata's last five league games have witnessed more goals scored in the second half than the first.
- Iwata have won just one of their last eight games in all competitions (four losses).
Jubilo vs Kyoto Prediction
Iwata are just two points outside the relegation zone while their visitors are one point away from safety, making this game a relegation six-pointer. Five of the hosts' last six games at this ground have seen both sides find the back of the net and they are unbeaten in their last three home games (two draws).
Kyoto, for their part, have boosted their survival hopes with their current run of form that has seen them cut the gap to survival, as well as progress to the round of 16 of the Emperor's Cup.
The high stakes involved could see both sides play cautiously. We are backing the spoils to be shared in a low-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Jubilo 1-1 Kyoto
Jubilo vs Kyoto Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest-scoring half: Second half
