Vanraure Hachinohe 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.

Vanraure Hachinohe come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Jubilo Iwata, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Vanraure Hachinohe head into this on the back of a defeat, while Jubilo Iwata arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Vanraure Hachinohe and Jubilo Iwata have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Vanraure Hachinohe won 0–6. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 6.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Jubilo Iwata's quality should tell even on the road. Vanraure Hachinohe will push, but the visitors have too much class. Jubilo Iwata to win.