Albirex Niigata and Jubilo Iwata meet tomorrow at 12:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the J2 League. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Albirex Niigata come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Jubilo Iwata travel in good form (3W 0D 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Albirex Niigata face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Jubilo Iwata have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Albirex Niigata a slight edge, but Jubilo Iwata are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.