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Albirex Niigata vs Consadole Sapporo | J2/J3 League - Summary Preview

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Albirex Niigata

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06 Jun 2026

05:00 (UTC+0)

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5-4

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Consadole Sapporo

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A battle for 7th-8th place final ranking takes center stage as Albirex Niigata defends their formidable home fortress against a prolific Consadole Sapporo attack. While the hosts rely on defensive structure at the Denka Big Swan Stadium, the visitors arrive with a higher win rate and superior scoring momentum.

Home Motivation

Medium

Albirex Niigata is participating in a specific play-off for 7th place, meaning the match has competitive stakes for final placement but no promotion or relegation consequences.

Away Motivation

Medium

Consadole Sapporo is also in the 7th-8th place play-off, seeking to finish the season as high as possible in the ranking matches.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

2.22

PPG (Season Venue)

Home/Away split

1.22

Niigata is significantly more efficient at home, earning a full point more per game on average than Sapporo does on the road.

1.09

Goals scored per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.59

Sapporo has been more dangerous in front of goal recently, though both teams remain below the league average of 2.57.

0.82

Goals conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.20

Niigata maintains a much tighter defensive line in recent-form matches compared to the visitors.

40%

Over 2.5 %

Last 10 matches

70%

Sapporo's matches are much more likely to be high-scoring, though Niigata's defensive style often suppresses these totals.

60%

Win rate %

Home/Away split

30%

Niigata wins twice as often at home as Sapporo does away when looking at their last 10 matches at their respective venues.

Form & Streaks

Albirex Niigata has won 6 of their last 10 matches across all competitions when playing at home.

Consadole Sapporo has secured 7 wins in their last 10 league matches, showcasing elite momentum.

Albirex Niigata is trending at 0.82 goals conceded per game in recent form, well below the league average of 1.28.

Tactical Overview

This placement fixture pits two distinct styles against each other. Albirex Niigata has been incredibly consistent at home, securing a 2.22 PPG average this season at their venue, but they must rebound from a recent 0-1 loss to Kagoshima United. Defensively, they remain stingy, trending at just 0.82 goals conceded per game in recent form (weighted toward recent matches). Consadole Sapporo enters with higher scoring output, averaging 1.59 goals per game in recent form, significantly better than the hosts' 1.09. However, the visitors struggle on the road compared to their home form, managing only a 30% win rate in their last 10 away matches across all competitions. With both teams missing key personnel-specifically Moraes for Niigata and Fukumori for Sapporo-the midfield battle between Matsuoka and the Sapporo engine room will dictate whether this becomes an open game or a tactical stalemate.

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Based on reports

Key Players

Albirex Niigata will rely on players like Baumann in goal to organize their defense, while the midfield presence of Matsuoka will be important for controlling the tempo of the game. Upfront, the attacking contributions from Shimabuku will be crucial for creating scoring opportunities in this match.

Absences

Y. Ono

meniscus injury

OUT

Moraes

hamstring injury

OUT

R. Ochiai

meniscus injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Albirex Niigata will rely on players like Baumann in goal to organize their defense, while the midfield presence of Matsuoka will be important for controlling the tempo of the game. Upfront, the attacking contributions from Shimabuku will be crucial for creating scoring opportunities in this match.

Absences

Y. Ono

meniscus injury

OUT

Moraes

hamstring injury

OUT

R. Ochiai

meniscus injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

Consadole Sapporo will look to Sugeno to anchor their defense in goal.

Absences

S. Sarachat

knee medial ligament tear

OUT

A. Fukumori

hamstring injury

OUT

M. Uchida

ankle injury

OUT

Y. Sato

hamstring injury

OUT

T. Nakamura

cruciate ligament injury

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

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