Fukushima United desperately need points on Sunday, May 9 at 12:00 PM in the J3 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Fukushima United come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Ehime FC, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Fukushima United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Ehime FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Fukushima United and Ehime FC have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Fukushima United won 4–1.

Verdict: Ehime FC's quality should tell even on the road. Fukushima United will push, but the visitors have too much class. Ehime FC to win.