Montedio Yamagata vs Mito tips and predictions

Outcome not obvious in J2 League clash; stalemate in the offing

There's not much between Montedio Yamagata and Mito in the J2 League. The hosts are in 13th place with 17 points, compared to their opponents who are in 16th place on 14 points.

All outcomes are on the table here which is why the draw is a genuine contender. With goals being far from abundant this could end up with clean-sheets at both ends and it's certainly not one to go crazy about. That said, the draw is the play from the match winner market.

These sides have not been at their best in front of goal. Montedio Yamagata have averaged 0.7 goals in their last 13 starts and they'd have wanted more from those clashes. Similarly Mito have only scored 3 goals in their last 9 away games.

In previous matches in this head-to-head 3 of the last 8 have ended in parity.

The match could turn into a game of fine margins with the two sides ultimately being pretty even. It might not be a popular opinion but the No BTTS bet seems sensible. As for the goal line, it's Under 1.5 Goals standing out in this one considering the prices available.

Montedio Yamagata drew one of their last 3 matches, most recently when they drew 2-2 with Okayama at home last week. Mito have drawn 5 of their last 9 matches. It's not very exciting and it feels like a match to keep at arm's length but the draw is food for thought. Deadlock is the pick after what looks set to be a low-scoring affair.