The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (18 June 2017) and ended with the victory of FC Imabari with a score 0-1.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
FC Imabari is in the TOP-4 with 15 points. This is the 8th of 30 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (FC Imabari can score 66 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 7 points (66 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with FC Imabari and can score 66 points. The goal difference is 18:11. The FC Imabari defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Vanraure Hachinohe is in the TOP-4 with 17 points. This is the 7th of 30 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 5 points (Vanraure Hachinohe can score 69 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 5 points (69 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 66 points additionally. The goal difference is 12:5. Vanraure Hachinohe has the best defensive record in the league.
FC Imabari Stats
The team scored 14 points оn its own field in 9 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 15-11. The average number of goals is 1.67.
Vanraure Hachinohe Stats
Vanraure Hachinohe has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
The team scored 17 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 2 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 15-15. The average number of goals is 1.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.