TIPS - JEF United Ichihara Chiba VS Iwaki FC

[(JEF United Ichihara Chiba) Strength]:
1. JEF United Ichihara Chiba are 2nd in the J2 League with 41 points, still being in the direct promotion zone but tied for 3rd-placed Vegalta Sendai on points. They need more points to cement their place, showing strong motivation in this home game.
2. JEF United Ichihara Chiba recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses at home this season, scoring 17 goals and conceding 10, with a high win rate of 54.5% at home.
3. JEF United Ichihara Chiba conceded 21 goals in the previous 23 games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, showcasing solid defense this season.
4. JEF United Ichihara Chiba won only 3 of the last 10 games and the last 6 home games in AH.

[(JEF United Ichihara Chiba) Weakness]:
1. Starting midfielder Kazuki Tanaka is out due to a cruciate ligament injury, which will have a certain impact on the midfield organization.
2. JEF United Ichihara Chiba received 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in the last 6 league games, scoring 4 goals and conceding 7, which showed poor overall performances.
3. JEF United Ichihara Chiba scored only 4 goals in the last 6 games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, showing a decline in scoring efficiency.
4. JEF United Ichihara Chiba received 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 5 encounters between both sides, including a win and a loss at home.

[(Iwaki FC) Strength]:
1. Iwaki FC are 14th in the J2 League with 26 points, being in the lower half of the league. They aim to avoid the relegation risk and get a higher ranking. Facing JEF United Ichihara Chiba who are in the top half, they hope to grab a point on the road to boost their morale and standing.
2. Iwaki FC recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the previous 6 games, even winning 2-1 over 5th-placed RB Omiya Ardija on the road.
3. Iwaki FC scored 13 goals in the last 6 games, averaging over 2 goals per game, revealing high scoring efficiency.
4. Iwaki FC won 3-0 over JEF United Ichihara Chiba in the last J2 League game on the road, winning 2 of the last 3 encounters.
5. Iwaki FC won 3 of the last 4 games and lost only one of the previous 3 in AH.

[(Iwaki FC) Weakness]:
1. Iwaki FC center-backs Ryo Endo and Rintaro Yamauchi will be unavailable due to injuries, weakening the team's defense.
2. Iwaki FC have an away record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses this season, scoring 12 goals and conceding 18, which showed weak defense. They are one of the teams with the most goals conceded on the road in the league.
3. Iwaki FC conceded 18 goals in 11 away games this season so far and conceded 7 goals in the last 6 matches, boasting average defense.

[Tips]:
JEF United Ichihara Chiba are now 2nd in the J2 League table.

However, they have no advantages in terms of points due to their recent poor records, tying with 3rd-placed Vegalta Sendai on points.

Facing Iwaki FC in this game, they are not significantly supported by the AH line.

Besides, JEF United Ichihara Chiba won only 2 of the previous 10 games and were winless in 6 home ones.

In contrast, Iwaki FC performed stably in recent league games, suffering only one loss in the last 5 games, thanks to their outstanding attack.

They were also not at a disadvantage against JEF United Ichihara Chiba previously.

Thus, the away team are expected to be unbeaten in this game.

[Recommended]:
Iwaki FC (+0/0.5)