Our model gives Shonan Bellmare a 39% chance to win this one, against 29% for a draw and 32% for Blaublitz Akita.

Both teams are projected to score in 50% of simulations, against 50% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 43% likelihood against 57% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Shonan Bellmare have gone over 2.5 goals in 0 of their last 2, and Blaublitz Akita have done so in 1 of their last 2.