Iwaki FC 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 in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Iwaki FC travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Montedio Yamagata head into this on the back of a defeat, while Iwaki FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

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: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Montedio Yamagata a slight edge, but Iwaki FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.