TIPS - Fagiano Okayama VS Kashiwa Reysol

[(Fagiano Okayama) Strength]:
1. Fagiano Okayama midfielder Hiroto Iwabuchi scored a brace in the last league game, helping the team take all 3 points.
2. Fagiano Okayama's top scorer Takaya Kimurab scored a goal in the last league game, ending a nearly three-month goal drought as he found the net for the first time in seven games.
3. Fagiano Okayama won 3-0 over Gamba Osaka in the last league game on the road, ending their 2-game losing streak in the league and showing a rebound in form.
4. Fagiano Okayama conceded 22 goals in 25 league games this season, the second-fewest in the league.
5. Fagiano Okayama scored 7 goals in the last 5 league games, averaging 1.4 goals per game, which demonstrates decent attack.

[(Fagiano Okayama) Weakness]:
1. Fagiano Okayama lost the last 4 competitive games at home, showcasing poor home performances.

[(Kashiwa Reysol) Strength]:
1. Kashiwa Reysol are 2nd with 47 points in the league table, tying with the top team, Kashima Antlers, on points. They are on the top tier of the title race and are undoubtedly motivated to grab points for the league championship.
2. Kashiwa Reysol midfielder Tomoya Koyamatsu scored a goal in the last league game, opening the scoring for his side. He also scored in the last 2 consecutive league games, revealing active performances lately.
3. Kashiwa Reysol secured a 2-0 home win over Shonan Bellmare in the last league game. They received 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 6 league games, indicating excellent performances in the league.
4. Kashiwa Reysol scored 13 goals in the last 6 league games, averaging over 2 goals per game, which showed full offense.
5. Kashiwa Reysol conceded 5 goals in the last 6 league games, keeping 4 clean sheets with solid defense.
6. Kashiwa Reysol recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in 13 away games of the league this season, ranking 2nd away from home in the league.
7. Kashiwa Reysol achieved 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the previous 6 encounters between both sides. Besides, they won 2-0 over Fagiano Okayama at home in the first league encounter this season, having the upper hand.

[Tips]:
Fagiano Okayama won the last league game on the road, ending their 2-game losing streak in the league and showing an improvement in overall form.

However, the team continued their poor performances at home.

Kashiwa Reysol are in the top tier of the title race.

They performed outstandingly in the league lately, losing only once in the last 6 league games.

Besides, the team boast excellent offense and defense, and their away strength is remarkable.

From the two teams' H2H records, Kashiwa Reysol have the upper hand.

The AH line is also in favor of Kashiwa Reysol in this game.

Thus, Kashiwa Reysol are expected to secure a win.

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