Albirex Niigata - V-Varen Nagasaki predictions and free betting tips [05/06/2024]

On Wednesday the match between Albirex Niigata and V-Varen Nagasaki will take place as part of the 1/8 finals of the Japanese League Cup.

Albirex Niigata

Albirex Niigata currently stands in 15th place in the J-League table, securing only 19 points after 17 games. During this period, the team has clinched 5 victories and suffered 8 defeats, with a goal difference of 22:26.

On the 22nd of May, Albirex Niigata faced Blaublitz Akita in the 1/16 finals. This encounter was a tough challenge for the hosts, ending 2:0 in favour of Albirex. In the 99th minute, Albirex’s Ishiyama broke the deadlock, and 12 minutes later, Okumura sealed the win by netting the second goal.

The current season hasn't been the best for Albirex, but their recent form shows 3 wins and 2 losses.

V-Varen Nagasaki

In their last game on the 22nd of May against Urawa Red Diamonds, V-Varen Nagasaki triumphed 1:0, scoring the decisive goal in the 78th minute while down to ten men. V-Varen’s Juanma Delgado scored the winning goal, which determined the final score.

At the moment, V-Varen Nagasaki occupies 2nd place in the J2 League table, with 39 points after 18 rounds. They have amassed 11 victories with only 1 loss and are currently on a 4-match winning streak across all competitions.

Match Prediction: Albirex Niigata vs V-Varen Nagasaki

V-Varen is in excellent form and has a good chance of avoiding defeat against a mid-table J-League opponent