Fujieda MYFC vs Ventforet Kofu Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this J2 League scrap between two sides who're both struggling a bit this season. Fujieda MYFC are sitting 15th with 36 points, while Ventforet Kofu are just above them in 13th with 42 points. Not exactly title contenders, are they?

Fujieda's recent form has been a bit ropey, mate. Only 2 wins in their last 10 games, and they've just lost 1-0 to Omiya Ardija. They did beat Jubilo Iwata 2-1 at home and hammered Ehime FC 4-1, but getting turned over 0-1 at home by Kataller Toyama (who are second bottom) is proper worrying stuff. They score a decent 1.8 goals at home but can't buy a win on the road.

Kofu haven't been much better, mind. They got absolutely spanked 4-0 by V-varen Nagasaki in their last game, though they did show some fight to win 3-2 at Iwaki before that. They've managed 3 wins in their last 10, but they leak goals for fun away from home - conceding 2.0 per game on their travels.

But here's where it gets interesting, pal. These two have faced each other 6 times, and EVERY SINGLE MATCH has gone over 2.5 goals! Both teams have scored in 5 of those 6 games too. Kofu have won 4 of them, including the last meeting 2-1. That's some pattern, ain't it?

With both sides needing points and the head-to-head history screaming 'goals', this could be a right old barnstormer. Fujieda will fancy their chances at home where they score more freely, while Kofu know they can nick goals on the road even if their defence is leakier than a sieve.

The maths boys are expecting about 3.13 goals in this one, which fits the pattern perfectly. When you've got 6 meetings all going over 2.5, you'd be daft to ignore it, wouldn't you?