Kusatsu vs Albirex Niigata tips and predictions

Don't write off Kusatsu

This might end up being a brave statement but Albirex Niigata look too short to get excited about.

Kusatsu backers will look at Albirex Niigata's recent results for evidence that they are there for the taking. Adversity has slowly been mounting up for this group of away players over their last 5 fixtures. They've been defeated 2 times in that period. To put your faith in this team you might have wanted a better set of results than this.

It won't surprise anyone to see them dismiss the challenge of Kusatsu but they aren't unbeatable and a home win is a fair play.

Kusatsu need to be prepared for half-chances against the run of play if they're to get this done. The home players are finding some form on their own soil. They have scored two or more goals in 4 of their recent 8 home matches while their defensive line also deserves some props. The records show they've conceded no more than once in 14 of their last 17 home games.

Albirex Niigata have sometimes lost their shape away from home. They've conceded at least once in 10 of their last 11 away matches. And their problems aren't limited to their defensive third. Averaging just 0.9 goals in their last 18 away matches, creating match-winning chances is proving elusive for Albirex Niigata.

The outright win might be far-fetched but they can get something here. Perhaps the draw is more likely. Albirex Niigata are the favoured side but things will get exciting if Kusatsu can catch them on the wrong foot. It's not the best bet in today's schedule but the Yes BTTS bet is the speculative side bet.