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Futmetrix Verdict
35
Yokohama F. Marinos
vs
Fagiano Okayama
Sat, Nov 7 • 05:00 日本語
⚡ Form 57
⚖️ Balance 82
🏆 Stakes 10
⭐ Stars 65
Draws meet defeats, with little spark

Win Probability

  • Yokohama F. Marinos 35%
  • Draw 29%
  • Fagiano Okayama 36%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Four draws, four defeats, five points between them

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Yokohama F. Marinos’ habit of drawing meets Fagiano Okayama’s recent slide, but the table stakes are modest.

The Setup

On November 7 at Nissan Stadium, eighth-placed Yokohama sit on 21 points, five clear of tenth-placed Okayama. A home win would strengthen Yokohama’s place in the upper half; a result for Okayama would close the gap. The Stakes are about league positioning, not a season-defining showdown.

Yokohama are unbeaten in five, but four draws in that run tell their own story: they have not turned steadiness into wins. Okayama arrive after four defeats in five, with just one victory in that stretch. Both teams have won five of their 13 matches, yet Yokohama’s goal difference is positive while Okayama’s is negative. The Form picture leans towards the hosts, but not decisively. Their shared win total also keeps the Balance close.

Key Battle

The central contest should be Yokohama’s midfield circulation against Okayama’s defensive unit and counterattacking outlets. Possession alone will not be enough for the hosts: they need to find a way through a set defence rather than settle for another point. Okayama’s route is to stay organised, win the ball and make the most of the space left behind. The Stars are not the whole story here; Yokohama’s ability to sustain attacking pressure matters more.

Our Prediction

Expect Yokohama to see more of the ball, with Okayama looking to break quickly. An early home goal would force the visitors to take more risks and could open the match up. If Okayama strike first, Yokohama’s long run of draws will make their response the key question. Neither side has shown enough recent consistency to justify expecting a one-sided game. Our call is 1-1: Yokohama’s possession produces a goal, Okayama’s transitions produce another, and the points are shared.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Not unless you follow either side. Neither recent run promises much spectacle, so this is an easy one to skip.

What outcome should we expect?

A 1-1 draw: Yokohama should control more possession, while Okayama threaten on the counter.

Where are Yokohama F. Marinos and Fagiano Okayama in the league table?

Yokohama are eighth on 21 points; Fagiano Okayama are tenth on 16.

What is Fagiano Okayama’s current form?

LLWLL: one win and four defeats in their last five matches.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

R. Miyaichi has 1 goal and 2 assists in 5 matches, with a 6.7 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Season Statistics

8
League Position
10
21
Points
16
20
Goals Scored
15
14
Goals Conceded
21

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Tokyo 13 30 31 8 +23 WFagiano Okayama 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (31-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 6 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (25-10-2026)DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 13 29 32 10 +22 WMito Hollyhock 0 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (31-10-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (24-10-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 4 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (21-10-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)
3 Machida Zelvia 13 28 30 10 +20 DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 Gamba Osaka (01-11-2026)DVissel Kobe 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (24-10-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 0 - 5 Machida Zelvia (21-10-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)
4 Kashiwa Reysol 13 28 29 19 +10 WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 0 Urawa (31-10-2026)WKashima 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (24-10-2026)DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)
5 Vissel Kobe 13 26 21 12 +9 WVissel Kobe 3 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (31-10-2026)DVissel Kobe 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (24-10-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 2 - 1 Vissel Kobe (21-10-2026)WFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)
6 Kashima 13 23 29 22 +7 WKashima 4 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (31-10-2026)LKashima 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (24-10-2026)DKyoto Sanga 2 - 2 Kashima (21-10-2026)WKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)WKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)
7 Kawasaki Frontale 13 22 27 22 +5 LYokohama F. Marinos 4 - 2 Kawasaki Frontale (01-11-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (25-10-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 2 - 1 Vissel Kobe (21-10-2026)WCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)
8 Yokohama F. Marinos 13 21 20 14 +6 WYokohama F. Marinos 4 - 2 Kawasaki Frontale (01-11-2026)DNagoya Grampus 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (25-10-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (21-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)
9 Urawa 13 21 21 27 -6 LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 0 Urawa (31-10-2026)WUrawa 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (25-10-2026)WUrawa 3 - 2 JEF United Chiba (21-10-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)
10 Fagiano Okayama 13 16 15 21 -6 LFagiano Okayama 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (31-10-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (25-10-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)
11 Nagoya Grampus 13 14 15 21 -6 LVissel Kobe 3 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (31-10-2026)DNagoya Grampus 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (25-10-2026)DNagoya Grampus 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (21-10-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)
12 Cerezo Osaka 13 14 13 23 -10 LKashima 4 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (31-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (25-10-2026)DNagoya Grampus 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (21-10-2026)LCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)
13 Shimizu S-pulse 13 14 10 22 -12 LKyoto Sanga 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (31-10-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (24-10-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 0 - 5 Machida Zelvia (21-10-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)
14 Kyoto Sanga 13 13 17 23 -6 WKyoto Sanga 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (31-10-2026)DGamba Osaka 2 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (24-10-2026)DKyoto Sanga 2 - 2 Kashima (21-10-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)
15 V-varen Nagasaki 13 12 16 21 -5 LV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (01-11-2026)LUrawa 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (25-10-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 4 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (21-10-2026)LKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)
16 Gamba Osaka 13 12 14 21 -7 DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 Gamba Osaka (01-11-2026)DGamba Osaka 2 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (24-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (21-10-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)LKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)
17 Tokyo Verdy 13 11 11 22 -11 WV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (01-11-2026)WTokyo Verdy 3 - 1 Avispa Fukuoka (24-10-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (21-10-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)
18 JEF United Chiba 13 10 15 24 -9 WJEF United Chiba 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (01-11-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (25-10-2026)LUrawa 3 - 2 JEF United Chiba (21-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)
19 Mito Hollyhock 13 9 12 25 -13 LMito Hollyhock 0 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (31-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 6 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (25-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)
20 Avispa Fukuoka 13 7 13 24 -11 LJEF United Chiba 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (01-11-2026)LTokyo Verdy 3 - 1 Avispa Fukuoka (24-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (21-10-2026)LMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)

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