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Albirex Niigata welcome Oita Trinita on Sunday, May 9 at 12:00 PM in a J2 League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.
Albirex Niigata come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Oita Trinita, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.
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 Albirex Niigata won 1–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Albirex Niigata a slight edge, but Oita Trinita are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.