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Yokohama F Marinos and Kyoto will battle for three points in a J1 League matchday 30 fixture on Friday. The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 3-1 defeat away to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in the second leg of their J League Cup quarterfinal tie on Sunday.
They went into the break in the lead courtesy of Yan's 14th-minute strike. Daiki Suga drew the game level three minutes into the second half with the first of his two goals. Jordi Sanchez stepped off the bench to wrap up the scoring in injury time. Despite the defeat, Marinos advanced with a 7-4 aggregate win following their 6-1 first-leg victory.
John Hutchinson's side will turn their focus back to the league scene, where their last game saw them thrash Cerezo Osaka in a 4-0 home win.
Kyoto, meanwhile, were last in action when they claimed a 3-0 home win over FC Tokyo three weeks ago. Rafael Elias, Taichi Hara and Taiki Hirato all scored to inspire their side to victory.
The win took them to 15th spot in the table, having garnered 34 points from 28 games. Marinos are sixth with 41 points to their name.
Yokohama F Marinos vs Kyoto Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Yokohama F Marinos have 19 wins from the last 33 head-to-head games. Kyoto were victorious on 10 occasions while four games ended in draws.
- Their most recent clash came in March 2024 when Marinos claimed a 3-2 away win.
- Eight of the last nine head-to-head games have produced over 2.5 goals, with seven games in this sequence witnessing goals at both ends.
- Marinos have won four of the last five head-to-head games (one loss).
- Kyoto have conceded at least two goals in three of their last four league games.
Yokohama F Marinos vs Kyoto Prediction
Yokohama F Marinos have scored at least two goals in five of their last six home games across competitions. They will be confident of winning a third game in a row in front of their fans.
Kyoto boosted their survival hopes with a victory last time out. They are now six points clear of the relegation zone with 10 games to go.
We are backing the home side to claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Yokohama F Marinos 3-1 Kyoto
Yokohama F Marinos vs Kyoto Prediction
Tip 1 - Yokohama F Marinos to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
