Iwaki FC 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.

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

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Yokohama FC and Iwaki FC have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Yokohama FC won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.3 per game in recent meetings.

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