Shonan Bellmare

vs

Fagiano Okayama

Predictions & Betting Tips

Close encounter anticipated in important clash

Fagiano Okayama are 12th in the J League 2025 with 23 points from 18 games and Shonan Bellmare are 15th with 21 points. The two clubs will be desperate for the win in a clash that could move them up the standings in a congested bottom half of the table. Shonan are known for their high pressing style under Satoshi Yamaguchi, who has overseen a vibrant, energetic and intense approach to the game since taking over in September 2021. Fagiano are more conservative in nature and like to sit deep and be compact while looking to exploit space on the counter-attack. So the meeting of an aggressive pressing team against a compact, disciplined side could be a tense game of chess with few clear-cut chances on offer. Our Shonan Bellmare vs Fagiano Okayama prediction reflects the expectation for a closely contested encounter with tactical discipline on display.

Luiz Phellype has been a key figure for Shonan

The home side have been in mixed form, winning 2 and losing 3 of their last 5 J League games. This Shonan Bellmare vs Fagiano Okayama preview highlights the unpredictable nature of both teams coming into this crucial match. They beat FC Tokyo 1-0 in their last home game, but were beaten 1-0 at home by Yokohama FC the game before that and lost 2-1 at Albirex Niigata in their previous away game. Luiz Phellype has been in good form for Shonan, scoring 2 of the club’s last 4 goals in the last 5 games, so he will be a threat again here. Fagiano have also been in inconsistent form, winning 1, drawing 2 and losing 2 of their 5 most recent league games. Kazunari Ichimi has been Fagiano’s most reliable source of goals in the J League 2025, with 3 from 16 games, and has struck twice in the club’s previous 5 outings.

Home advantage to count

Takashi Kiyama has been at the helm for Fagiano Okayama since February 2022, emphasizing defensive organization and compactness. This game looks like it could be a low-scoring contest given the visitors’ defensive style and both teams' inconsistent form, so the under 2.5 goals bet looks tempting. The Shonan Bellmare vs Fagiano Okayama betting tips suggest focusing on limited goal opportunities and a cautious approach from both sides. Shonan are marginally superior at home and the 2.50 odds make them very slightly the favorites for this contest, so a narrow home win or draw is the preferred bet according to our latest Shonan Bellmare vs Fagiano Okayama prediction.