Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Júbilo Iwata (5th, 64 pts) held a 28-point advantage over Renofa Yamaguchi (19th, 36 pts). Renofa Yamaguchi ranked 4th in the league on five-round form, well above their 19th table position. Scoring rates set the scale: Renofa Yamaguchi 0.95 scored and 1.24 conceded per game, Júbilo Iwata 1.55 and 1.34, with the league averaging 1.23.
4 meetings are on record — 2 won by Renofa Yamaguchi, 1 by Júbilo Iwata, 1 drawn, at 2.25 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 25% of the wins in this matchup.
Ishin Me-Life Stadium, capacity 15,115, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Renofa Yamaguchi led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Renofa Yamaguchi: Ota Yamamoto (44') · Júbilo Iwata: Daiki Kaneko (90'), Shun Isotani (85' og)
Key stats
Possession: Renofa Yamaguchi 39% · Júbilo Iwata 61% · Total shots: 14-9 · On target: 3-1 · Corners: 8-3