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Omiya Squirrels VS Ehime FC Pre-match Analysis

1. Points situation and season positioning

As of June 7, 2025, Omiya Squirrels ranked second in the Hitomiya Scoreboard with 10 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses, and 34 points. It is only 3 points away from Chiba Ichihara, who is at the core of the upgraded playoffs. The team's offensive and defensive data this season, scoring 27 goals in 17 rounds and conceding 14 goals, and 14 players on the offensive end scored goals, showing a multi-point blooming trend. He was particularly strong at home, with 6 wins and 3 draws in 9 games, unbeaten, averaging 1.89 goals and conceded only 0.89 goals.

Ehime FC is deeply trapped in the quagmire of relegation, with only 1 win, 8 draws, 8 losses in 17 rounds, ranking last with 11 points, 6 points behind the safety zone. The team has serious problems on both ends of offense and defense, with 1.82 goals per game conceded, the second most in the league, and conceded 24 goals in the last 10 away games, and the away defense is a disaster. Head coach Kiyoshi Ishimaru has been fired, and assistant coach Shin-Aoba has temporarily led the team, and the tactical system is facing pressure to adjust.

2. Highlights Player Status Analysis

Omiya Squirrels:

Sato Hirai (Midfield): As the team's offensive core, Sato Hirai contributed 4 goals and 2 assists this season, averaging 1.8 key passes per game, and is a key figure in midfield dispatch. His cooperation with winger Kinson (2.3 outs per game) is an important means for the team to make a breakthrough on the wing.

Fujii Ichishi (forward): He scored 4 goals this season, contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in the last 5 games, has a keen sense of smell in front of the goal, and is good at using running positions to create murderous intent.

Hota Watanabe (midfield): Controls the team's offensive rhythm, with an average pass success rate of 85%, which is the hub for offensive initiation.

Ehime FC:

Nanbashi Wan (forward): The team's top scorer, scoring 5 goals this season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 3 rounds, is the main threat point in the counterattack.

Kentaro Moritani (forward): a high center forward with a height of 185cm, with a 68% success rate in the top, and is good at using set pieces to create threats.

Hiroko Koda (midfielder): He has contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in the last 3 league rounds, and his condition has rebounded, which is an important force in the midfield organization.

III. Official list and injury status

Omiya Squirrels (expected start 4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Sho Hibino

Guards: Nishimura Eiyuki, Yuyuki Kawamoto, Makoto Kawami, Daisuke Watanabe

Midfielders: Kaisuke Oyama, Kashi Kojima, Takaji Kondo

Forwards: Atsushi Kurokawa, Aoba Kanshi, Ichishi Fujii

Injury: All staff are healthy, no main players are absent.

Ehime FC (expected starter 5-3-2):

Goalkeeper: Masahiro Okamoto

Defender: Riya Momoto, Kosuke Yamazaki, Takato Maeno, Daishi Nishioka, Shinya Uehara

Midfielder: Kuna Qiaosi, Ruishi Kiyoshi, Ichihito Watanabe

Forwards: Shimon Ninoba, Kentaro Moritania

Injury: The core of the midfielder Ishiura Okawa is absent due to a metatarsal fracture and is expected to return on June 17.

4. Tactical Game and Recent State

Oguchi Squirrels Tactical System:

The head coach is used to 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing wing offense and midfield control. The wingbacks pressed high to create width, and Kenshi Kinson and Kanya Fujimoto crossed the wing (5.2 per game) were the main offensive means. The midfield trio is responsible for interception and organization, and Sato Hiraki's dispatch and Watanabe's pass are the key to the attack. Despite the recent fluctuations in form (1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 rounds), the home firepower is still strong, with Hie-seen Iwada scored 2 goals in the last round.

Ehime FC Tactical Adjustment:

Interim head coach Shin-Aoba may continue his ex's 5-3-2 defensive counterattack system, with the three central defenders averaging 18.4 clearances per game, and the two midfielders are responsible for sweeping and interception. The offensive end relies on Shin-Wani's speed and Kentaro Moritani's high-altitude competition, but the absence of the midfield core Ishiura Daikawa leads to a decline in organizational capabilities and a decrease in counterattack propulsion efficiency. The team has not won for seven consecutive rounds in recent days, with obvious loopholes on the defensive end and conceded 12 goals in the last 6 rounds.

5. Subsequent impact and game prediction

on Omiya Squirrels:

If you win, the points will tie Chiba Ichihara, further consolidate the qualification to upgrade and compete for the initiative; if you draw or lose, you may be approached by teams such as Okayama Midori behind you. This game is a key battle to test the team's resilience in dealing with the relegation team. If you can score all three points, you will strengthen your morale and confidence. The impact of

on Ehime FC:

The relegation situation is on the verge of life and death. If you cannot get points, the gap with the safe zone will widen to 9 points, and the hope of relegation will become increasingly slim. This game requires resilience on the defensive end, and strive to steal points through counterattacks or set pieces to gain breathing space for the subsequent schedule.

Match prediction:

Omiya Squirrels have obvious home advantage, and their offense and defense data are all superior. Ehime FC has shortages of people in the midfield and has a lot of defensive loopholes. It is expected that Omiya Squirrels will break the deadlock through crosses and infiltrate the midfield through the wing. Although Ehime FC may use counterattack to create threats, the overall strength gap is difficult to make up.