Yokohama FM vs Consadole Sapporo Predictions & Tips - High-Scoring Home Win Expected in the J-League Cup

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Last updated: 04 Sep 2024

Ryan Allan 04 Sep 2024

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Get our Yokohama FM vs Consadole Sapporo tips in the J-League Cup
Yokohama in search of a fourth successive victory on Wednesday
Can Consadole spring a surprise at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium?

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Yokohama in search of another home win on Wednesday (Getty)

Yokohama FM vs Consadole Sapporo Predictions
Head to Head
Yokohama FM Form
Yokohama FM Team News
Consadole Sapporo Form
Consadole Sapporo Team News

Yokohama FM vs Consadole Sapporo Predictions

An in-form Yokohama should be expected to maintain winning form in the J-League Cup. I'm backing the hosts to claim a first-leg advantage with a minimum of three goals scored.

Yokohama FM won 7 of their last 8 matches
Yokohama FM won 4 of their last 5 home matches
Yokohama FM have seen over 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 home matches
Consadole Sapporo have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Yokohama FM
Consadole Sapporo lost 5 of their last 7 away matches

Head to Head

Yokohama FM and Consadole Sapporo will meet for the 32nd time this week. Yokohama boast an 18-8 HDH advantage after a dramatic 3-2 win in their most recent encounter in August.

Yokohama FM Form

Yokohama FM extended their winning run to three matches with a comprehensive 4-0 win against Cerezo Osaka ten days ago.

Following a goalless first half, Anderson Lopes's double strike helped the Marinos on their way to an excellent J1 League victory.

Now under the charge of Maltese boss John Hutchinson, the Marinos have improved significantly in recent weeks.

After losing nine of 14 matches between May and July, the recently appointed Hutchinson has guided his side to eight victories in their last nine outings.

Yokohama FM Team News

Head coach Hutchinson has a near-fully fit squad available for Wednesday's cup contest. Kota Watanabe could miss out after he was withdrawn in the first half of last week's win against Cerezo Osaka.

In-form Anderson Lopes is set to lead the Yokohama attack. The Brazilian scored five goals in his last five appearances.

Consadole Sapporo Form

Consadole Sapporo come into Wednesday's contest having enjoyed an improved run of form in recent weeks. While still languishing inside the J1 League relegation zone, Michael Petrović's side picked up five wins with only two defeats in their last nine fixtures.

The Consa collected consecutive 2-0 wins against Jubilo Iwata and Kawasaki Frontale in their two most recent fixtures.

Away from Sapporo, Consadole have struggled to find much form this season. Petrovic's men lost eight and won only three of their last 12 away fixtures.

Consadole Sapporo Team News

Sapporo boss Petrović is expected to be without the services of six first-team players on Wednesday.

Shun Takagi and Kazuki Fukai remain long-term absentees while Gun-Hee Kim, Yuya Asano, Tatsuya Hasegawa, and Supachok Sarachat are also tipped to miss out.

Verdict

Yokohama FM v Consadole Sapporo

A high-scoring home win seems likely in Wednesday's J-League Cup clash. I'm backing Yokohama to claim a first-leg advantage alongside over 2.5 goals.

Yokohama/Over 2.5

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