TIPS - Albirex Niigata VS Vissel Kobe

[(Albirex Niigata) Strength]:
1. Albirex Niigata currently rank at the bottom of the J1 League. Although the situation is very critical, they still have some opportunities and are unlikely to give up.
2. In the first league meeting this season, Albirex Niigata narrowly defeated Vissel Kobe 1-0, securing all 3 points.

[(Albirex Niigata) Weakness]:
1. Albirex Niigata lost 0-1 to Tokyo Verdy in their last league match and have now failed to win in 15 consecutive league games, showing very poor form.
2. Albirex Niigata have been shut out in 5 of their last 7 matches. In the first 34 rounds of the league, the team scored only 30 goals, averaging less than one goal per game, indicating a lack of attacking power.
3. Albirex Niigata have conceded 56 goals in the first 34 rounds of the league, averaging 1.65 goals conceded per game, showing an unstable defense.
4. Albirex Niigata have recorded 3 draws and 5 losses in their last 8 home matches, failing to secure a win, indicating poor home form.
5. Albirex Niigata have failed to win any of their last 8 matches in AH, showing a poor trend.

[(Vissel Kobe) Strength]:
1. Vissel Kobe still have a chance to compete for the championship. Facing an out-of-form Albirex Niigata away from home, they naturally won't miss the opportunity to secure points.
2. Vissel Kobe have conceded only 28 goals in the first 34 rounds of the league, averaging less than one goal conceded per game, indicating a very solid defense.
3. Vissel Kobe have won in all of their last 4 visits to Albirex Niigata, holding an advantage.

[(Vissel Kobe) Weakness]:
1. Vissel Kobe lost 3-4 to Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite midweek, suffering their first defeat.
2. Vissel Kobe drew 0-0 with Kashima Antlers in their last league match and have recorded 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 2 league games, failing to secure a win.
3. Vissel Kobe have been shut out in 2 of their last 3 matches, showing a slight decline in offensive performance.
4. Vissel Kobe have suffered 2 consecutive away losses recently, winning only 1 of their last 5 away matches, showing poor away form.
5. Vissel Kobe have failed to win any of their last 5 matches in AH, showing an unfavorable trend.

[Tips]:
Albirex Niigata currently rank at the bottom of the league standings and have failed to win in 15 consecutive league matches.

Their home performance is also very poor, so their overall form should not be overestimated.

The visiting team, Vissel Kobe, have recently performed poorly in both the league and cup matches, and their away record is not ideal.

However, they are higher in the league standings and are even still in the title race, indicating they have superior strength.

In summary, Vissel Kobe are more favored to win this match.

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