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Albirex Niigata and Oita Trinita meet on Sunday, May 9 at 12:00 PM in the J2 League.
Albirex Niigata come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Oita Trinita travel drawing too many games (3D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
Despite playing at home, Albirex Niigata face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Oita Trinita have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Oita Trinita won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Albirex Niigata clear favorites, but Oita Trinita have shown they can grind out results. Expect Albirex Niigata to take the points, potentially without being at their best.