Return of the J League after the break for the Confederations Cup.
Looking for people's opinions here.
My initial lean is the under in the Omiya vs Sagan Tosu game. The last 6 games have gone under between the 2 teams. If it wasn't for the break I would have taken Omiya to win here as they have won all 5 previous meetings at home. The players might not be match sharp and this normally results in a lack of a cutting edge of front. Also, both teams will be well rested so playing good defence for 90 minutes hopefully won't be an issue. I watched Omiya's last home game against Shonan Bellmare and they struggled to break them down, although did manage to grab a win late on.
With the same thinking as above and lack of match practise, there are 2 very short priced favourites tomorrow:
Vegalta Sendai against Shonan and Yokohama against Oita
Yokohama vs Oita is very short priced in favour of the home side and too much imo. I doubt many people would argue that Yokohama are a better side away than at home and have no wins in the last 3 home games. Oita are rock bottom, but have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 3 away. The loss was against defending champions Hiroshima 1-0 and Hiroshima are now in really good form after a shaky start to the season.
You can currently get Oita +1.25 at over or just under even money in most bookies.
Vegalta Sendai are really improving now the demands of the Champions League are over. I think the odds are a bit short on them, but you would need to be brave to take Shonan +1 away from home against them.
I've not checked injuries yet, but I don't imagine a lot of problems for teams, due to the long break.
The above are just leans and my thoughts at this point. Other thoughts and viewpoints very welcome please.
Looking for people's opinions here.
My initial lean is the under in the Omiya vs Sagan Tosu game. The last 6 games have gone under between the 2 teams. If it wasn't for the break I would have taken Omiya to win here as they have won all 5 previous meetings at home. The players might not be match sharp and this normally results in a lack of a cutting edge of front. Also, both teams will be well rested so playing good defence for 90 minutes hopefully won't be an issue. I watched Omiya's last home game against Shonan Bellmare and they struggled to break them down, although did manage to grab a win late on.
With the same thinking as above and lack of match practise, there are 2 very short priced favourites tomorrow:
Vegalta Sendai against Shonan and Yokohama against Oita
Yokohama vs Oita is very short priced in favour of the home side and too much imo. I doubt many people would argue that Yokohama are a better side away than at home and have no wins in the last 3 home games. Oita are rock bottom, but have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 3 away. The loss was against defending champions Hiroshima 1-0 and Hiroshima are now in really good form after a shaky start to the season.
You can currently get Oita +1.25 at over or just under even money in most bookies.
Vegalta Sendai are really improving now the demands of the Champions League are over. I think the odds are a bit short on them, but you would need to be brave to take Shonan +1 away from home against them.
I've not checked injuries yet, but I don't imagine a lot of problems for teams, due to the long break.
The above are just leans and my thoughts at this point. Other thoughts and viewpoints very welcome please.