Sapporo should be solid favourites
Consadole Sapporo should be the clear favourites for Saturday’s J2 League 2025 fixture against Renofa Yamaguchi, yet the home side are only 1.91 compared to the visitors’ 3.50. If you are looking for the latest Consadole Sapporo vs Renofa Yamaguchi odds, this matchup provides compelling value for home backers.
Sapporo have been in decent form, winning two, drawing two, and losing one of their last five matches, while Renofa are in freefall in 18th place in the table with just 18 points from 21 games.
The last head-to-head between the sides in the J2 League 2025 was four months ago, when Renofa triumphed 2-0 at home, but this Consadole Sapporo vs Renofa Yamaguchi prediction suggests that is surely not a strong indicator of how this contest will play out.
Sapporo have won four, drawn two and lost three of their nine home matches in the J2 League 2025, which isn’t the best record, but they have won one, drawn one and lost one of their last three on their own patch.
Renofa have been poor travellers throughout the campaign, winning just once, drawing three and losing six of their 10 away trips.
Direct Renofa will get stuck into Sapporo
Daiki Iwamasa has done a fine job since taking over as Consadole Sapporo head coach in February 2025, instilling an attacking ethos in his players and seeing his side climb into mid-table. The Consadole Sapporo vs Renofa Yamaguchi preview underlines how Iwamasa's tactical approach could be decisive in this fixture.
His team are currently 10th with 28 points from 21 matches and have enjoyed some great attacking performances recently. The hosts’ last two matches have brought consecutive wins, including a thrilling 3-2 success over Roasso Kumamoto.
Tomoki Takamine has hit hot form for Sapporo, scoring four in his recent five-match sequence when his teammates have bagged 11. Amadou Bakayoko is the club’s main attacking talisman, however, with five goals in 19 appearances. The Consadole Sapporo vs Renofa Yamaguchi prediction also notes Renofa’s top man, and a threat whenever they get the ball forward, is Ota Yamamoto with five in 16.
Renofa’s counter-attackers could cause a few problems
The Yamaguchi-based club have struggled for goals in general, but particularly on the road where they have managed only 0.70 per match in the J2 League 2025, conceding 1.50 on average.
Genki Nakayama took over in late June and has struggled to stem the tide of defeats for the side.
A goal bet of over 2.5 seems enticing given the nature of Sapporo’s recent home performances.
Consadole’s approach is more structured and patient, usually playing with three at the back and dominating the ball while trying to craft intricate attacks.
Renofa’s style is very direct, they like to move the ball forward quickly and press hard in the midfield.
From our Consadole Sapporo vs Renofa Yamaguchi betting tips, the expectation is that Sapporo’s midfield dominance should turn the tide.
So we should see a bit of a chess match on Saturday, where the momentum could swing one way or another, but this Consadole Sapporo vs Renofa Yamaguchi prediction suggests Sapporo have the greater quality and should be able to close it out as winners.
