[(Kyoto Sanga FC) Strength]:
1. Kyoto Sanga FC are at the top of the J1 League table, 3 points ahead of 2nd-placed Kashima Antlers. The title race is very intense. This home match against mid-table team Fagiano Okayama is a crucial battle to consolidate their lead, and their motivation is very high.
2. Kyoto Sanga FC won 3-0 over FC Tokyo in the last league game on the road, securing a 3-game winning streak in the league. They won 5 of the previous 6 league games, showing hot form.
3. Kyoto Sanga FC received 7 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses at home this season, with a win rate of nearly 60%.
4. Kyoto Sanga FC scored 14 goals in the previous 6 games, averaging over 2 goals per game, showing overwhelming attack.
5. Kyoto Sanga FC conceded only 5 goals in the last 6 league games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, revealing stable defense.
6. Kyoto Sanga FC won 6 of the previous 10 games and the last 3 ones in AH.
[(Kyoto Sanga FC) Weakness]:
1. Kyoto Sanga FC playmaker Takuji Yonemoto and defensive midfielder Joao Pedro will miss this game due to injuries.
2. Kyoto Sanga FC lost 2-0 to Fagiano Okayama on the road in the first encounter this season, failing to win the last two meetings, without a better mentality.
[(Fagiano Okayama) Strength]:
1. Fagiano Okayama won the previous 3 league games and received 4 wins and 2 losses in the last 6 games, with a win rate of nearly 70%.
2. Fagiano Okayama secured all wins in the recent 3 away games and lost only 3 of the previous 10, showcasing strong away strength.
3. Fagiano Okayama conceded only 5 goals in the previous 6 league games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, demonstrating solid defense.
4. Fagiano Okayama won the previous 3 games and the last 3 away ones in AH.
[(Fagiano Okayama) Weakness]:
1. Fagiano Okayama are in the middle of the standings, 12 points away from the top three. It's hard for them to secure an AFC Asian Cup spot this season. Besides, they take a big lead ahead of the relegation zone, being at a safe position, indicating their average motivation.
2. Fagiano Okayama scored only 10 goals in the last 12 away matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, which showed their poor attack away from home.
3. Fagiano Okayama lost the previous 3 away games against Kyoto Sanga FC and won only once in the last 6, showing no mental advantages.
[Tips]:
Kyoto Sanga FC have been in superior recent form to their rivals.
Besides, they are stable at home and boast excellent offense and defense.
Despite losing the first encounter, they were in an adjustment period at that time.
Now playing at home, under the pressure of the title race, they are bound to go all out for a victory.
Besides, Kyoto Sanga FC won 3 home encounters against Fagiano Okayama, giving them a better mentality.
On the other hand, Fagiano Okayama performed poorly on the road this season, with their main issue being their attacking display, making it difficult for them to create opportunities against Kyoto Sanga FC's defense.
The AH line also shows support for Kyoto Sanga FC.
Thus, Kyoto Sanga FC are expected to secure a home victory in this match.
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