Yokohama F Marinos v Tokyo Verdy

Yokohama F. Marinos vs Tokyo Verdy Preview

Yokohama F. Marinos were not only unable to make it three wins on the trot in the J-League in midweek but Saturday's upcoming hosts were also dealt a 2-1 defeat away from home at Avispa Fukouka in the process, while Tokyo Verdy also suffered defeat on the road in the week when they were dealt a 3-0 loss at Jubilo Iwata to leave the visitors sitting in a mid-table position similar to Yokohama.

Last season Yokohama F. Marinos finished runners-up in the J-League behind the title winners, Vissel Kobe, but this season has not gone according to plan for Harry Kewell's side as the hosts currently occupy a disappointing 12th place in the table having managed to capture just three wins out of their last 12 games overall.

Victories recorded against the likes of Kashiwa Reysol, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Consadole Sapporo have been offset by being handed no fewer than five defeats as well, so it may be best to explore the goals market for this upcoming fixture.

Indeed, seven of Yokohama F. Marinos' last 10 games in the domestic top flight have resulted in Over 2.5 goals while eight of these games have also seen both teams score.

Tokyo Verdy suffered a second defeat in three games in midweek when they were dealt a heavy 3-0 loss away at Jubilo Iwata which followed a previous 4-1 thrashing on the road at the hands of Sanfrecce Hiroshima but in-between, Tokyo registered a 1-0 home win against Nagoya Grampus.

Recent additional wins against Vissel Kobe and Consadole Sapporo have at least kept Tokyo Verdy away from the lower reaches of the J-League table but recent results overall have been a bit of a mixed bag for Hiroshi Jofuku's side as their last 10 games consist of picking up five wins, two draws and three defeats.

All three defeats were inflicted upon Tokyo Verdy on their travels with losses incurred at Machida Zelvia, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Jubilo Iwata respectively and therefore suggests the goals market may again be the best option for this upcoming clash at the Nissan Stadium on Saturday night.

Six out of Tokyo Verdy's last 10 games overall in the Japanese top flight have resulted in Over 2.5 goals, so further goals could be on the cards in this upcoming mid-table tussle.

Yokohama F. Marinos v Tokyo Verdy Verdict

Goals have featured on a fairly regular basis between Yokohama F. Marinos and Tokyo Verdy as four out of the last seven meetings have resulted in three or more goals being scored and as both sides were handed losses last time out, both will be keen to return to winning ways.

In addition, four of these last seven meetings have also seen both teams score as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS Yes @ 2.00

Correct Score: Draw @ 3.70