Montedio Yamagata desperately need points on Monday, May 3 at 12:00 PM 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). Shonan Bellmare, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Montedio Yamagata won their last outing, while Shonan Bellmare suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Montedio Yamagata and Shonan Bellmare have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in Montedio Yamagata won 0–1.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Montedio Yamagata win or a draw looks most likely.