Consadole Sapporo desperately need points on Sunday, May 23 at 12:00 PM in the J2 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Blaublitz Akita come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Consadole Sapporo travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Blaublitz Akita and Consadole Sapporo have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.7 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Blaublitz Akita a slight edge, but Consadole Sapporo are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.