Kumamoto vs Kusatsu tips and predictions

Kumamoto are again tough to oppose

On 64 J2 League points, fourth placed Kumamoto host 20th placed Kusatsu. With 39 points the visitors are someway behind their rivals.

The match odds are best avoided but Kumamoto will produce a result against Kusatsu.

The momentum is overwhelmingly with Kumamoto. The hosts have picked up 10 wins from 16 matches. With differing fortunes the travelling side has been flattering to deceive at times. They've lost 10 of their last 18 matches. The stars are aligned for one more defeat here.

The home side's defence has made the difference between winning and losing at times. They'll see this clash as an opportunity to keep a clean sheet; they have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 8 home games. At certain times the visitors haven't looked unbeatable. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 20 matches. But while the stats imply their recent finishing might not have been clinical, they will surely have made improvements for this match. They are going to up against the odds regardless of their formation on the day.

Kumamoto have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between these sides previously. The head-to-head stats give reasons to be confident in them.

The sportsbooks believe that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet due to the favouritism for Kumamoto. The BTTS No could be the best side bet.