Montedio Yamagata desperately need points on Sunday, Dec 6 at 5:00 AM in the J2 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Montedio Yamagata come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Iwaki FC, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 2D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

History strongly favours Montedio Yamagata here — they've won 4 of 6 previous meetings against Iwaki FC, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Montedio Yamagata won 1–0.

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