TIPS - Iwaki FC VS Renofa Yamaguchi

[(Iwaki FC) Strength]:
1. Iwaki FC have strong offensive firepower, scoring 8 goals in their last 5 league matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
2. Iwaki FC have a solid defense, conceding only 4 goals in their last 5 league matches, with 2 clean sheets during this period.
3. Iwaki FC are very reliable at home, with a record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 home league matches, giving them a win rate of 60%.

[(Iwaki FC) Weakness]:
1. Iwaki FC currently have 52 points and rank 9th in the league. The team have no relegation worries or promotion needs, so even playing at home, their motivation to earn points is relatively limited.
2. Iwaki FC's main forward, Naoki Kumata, was sent off with a red card in the last league match and will be suspended for this game.
3. Iwaki FC lost 0-2 away to Akita Blue Lightning in the last league match, ending their 4-game winning streak and dealing a blow to their morale.
4. Iwaki FC have suffered defeats in their last two home matches against Renofa Yamaguchi, putting them at a psychological disadvantage in home encounters.

[(Renofa Yamaguchi) Strength]:
1. Renofa Yamaguchi currently have 32 points and are in the relegation zone, trailing the team outside the relegation zone by 3 points. The team still need to fight hard for points to secure their place in the league, and their determination is unquestionable.
2. Renofa Yamaguchi midfielder Ota Yamamoto scored a goal in the last league match, helping the team take the lead at one point. He has already scored 8 league goals this season and is the team's most consistent scorer.
3. Renofa Yamaguchi's defensive performance is commendable, conceding only 5 goals in their last 5 league matches, with 2 clean sheets during this period.
4. The two teams have only faced each other 5 times in the league, with Renofa Yamaguchi winning 2, drawing 2, and losing 1, giving them a slight advantage in head-to-head encounters.

[(Renofa Yamaguchi) Weakness]:
1. Renofa Yamaguchi lost 1-2 at home to Jubilo Iwata in the last league match, which was their only defeat in the last 4 league games.
2. Renofa Yamaguchi's offense is somewhat weak, scoring only 5 goals in their last 5 league matches, averaging just 1 goal per game.
3. Renofa Yamaguchi have no competitiveness away from home, with a record of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses in 18 away league matches this season, making them the worst-performing team in away matches in the league.

[Tips]:
Iwaki FC have been in good form recently, winning 4 out of their last 5 league matches.

The team are well-balanced in both offense and defense, and they perform strongly at home.

Renofa Yamaguchi have also been performing quite well lately, with only 1 loss in their last 4 league matches.

The team have a solid defense, but their offense is somewhat lacking, and their away performance is particularly poor, ranking at the bottom of the league in away results.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Iwaki FC are slightly at a disadvantage.

Even though they are playing at home, they haven't received strong enough support from the bookmakers.

It's favorable to expect Renofa Yamaguchi to avoid defeat this time.

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