Fukushima United makes the long bus journey west to play Ehime FC at Ehime Prefectural New Stadium. Ehime has gotten off to a strong start in their first season back in J2, sitting in 4th place after 5 games. Their home form has been especially impressive, having won both matches at New Stadium so far without conceding a goal.
Fukushima will need to be finely tuned to break down Ehime's defensive resistance. Coach Yamamoto has told his players to play simple, fast football and take chances when they arise. Ehime plays a patient short passing style that can frustrate opponents if they overcommit. The visitors must show discipline in their shape off the ball while looking for opportunity on the break or through combination play in midfield.
Ehime will control possession but Fukushima has dangerous weapons in wide players Suzuki and Tanaka that could threaten on the counter. Midfielder Nagano is suspended after picking - https://mbscore.tv/match/fukushima-united-vs-ehime-18778035