Iwaki FC desperately need points on Wednesday, Oct 21 at 12:00 PM in the J2 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Shonan Bellmare come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Iwaki FC travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Shonan Bellmare and Iwaki FC have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Iwaki FC won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

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