Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kyoto Sanga — Tips & Analysis

Yokohama F. Marinos -0.25: Marinos have the better attack, and Kyoto have been poor away from home. Kyoto have won two and tied two of their last nine away games, losing five. On the road they score under a goal a game and let in more than a goal a game. They beat Avispa 2-1 last week, but they rode their luck to get it. That is not a run that holds up against a stronger side. Marinos score almost 2 goals a game and have won 8 of their last 18. Kyoto have lost by 2 or more in 6 of their last 19, so they can fall apart once they go behind. This should still be a grind rather than a rout. Marinos have been flat at Nissan Stadium, winning only three of their last nine home games, so the goals may take time to arrive. We expect them to get on top after the break and win 2-1, with Kyoto finding one. That is enough for this pick. The clear risk is the recent history. Kyoto have won three of the last five meetings between these two, so they are not scared of this trip. If Marinos are as slow at home as they have been, Kyoto can nick another one. We still think Marinos have too much here.