Iwata Joy vs. Tokushima Uzumaki Data Preview

The two teams have met 5 times in the past 10 years. Iwata has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, but is undefeated in the last two meetings, including a 1-1 away game in the 17th round of this season. The last two home games against Tokushima were completely defeated. This is the first time the two coaches, Takayoshi Anma and Kosaku Masuda, have met. Anma has led the team against Tokushima 14 times in his coaching career, with 5 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses.

Iwata defeated Kofu by 1 goal in the last round away game, ending his two-game losing streak. He is temporarily ranked 8th in the standings, two points behind the promotion play-off area. 49 goals are the third most in Japan B. This season, the league has 10 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses at home, winning at home. The most games, but the fewest draws; Tokushima has won two consecutive rounds of Toyama and Imabari, temporarily ranking fourth, 5 points behind the direct promotion area, and still has hope of competition. The 20 goals conceded are the fewest in the league. This season, Tokushima has 7 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in away games, and has two wins and two losses in the last 4 away games.

The injury status of the two teams is unknown. Footballprediction predicts Iwata to win 1-0.