Kataller Toyama welcome Shonan Bellmare on Saturday, Oct 17 at 11:00 AM in a J2 League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Kataller Toyama come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Shonan Bellmare travel in mixed form (2W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Kataller Toyama face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shonan Bellmare have won 8 of 9 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Kataller Toyama won 0–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Kataller Toyama a slight edge, but Shonan Bellmare are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.