Fukushima United desperately need points on Saturday, Apr 24 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). Renofa Yamaguchi, 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 Renofa Yamaguchi arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Fukushima United and Renofa Yamaguchi have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Fukushima United won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.3 per game in recent meetings.

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