Both teams will be finishing the season with an eye on next season. Fukushima are in front in the head-to-head results between these clubs this season with 1 win and 1 draw. Both teams are coming off a string of loses, so they'll both be trying to finish the season on a positive note.
Fukushima haven't gained any points in their last 3 games and will be worried by their lack of ability to put the ball in the back of the net. They have really struggled offensively this season, but through a stubborn and determined defence have been able to cause problems for the teams higher up the ladder. In order to stop the run of loses before the end of the season, the attacking players will be strenuously trying to match the effort put in by the defence.
Ryukyu put in a magnificent performance against league leaders Kanazawa in the previous round, but came away from the match without a point. A resolute performance from their offence and the goalkeeper at the heart of their defensive line, an excellent performance even though they ultimately lost the match. Up against an offensively shaky Fukushima, Ryukyu will be feeling confident if they can get on the score sheet early. They will want to play an offensive game with the whole team pushing forward toward the goal. However, they will be feeling a bit uneasy at the back with the absence of defender Daiki Asada who has played 31 games this season and will miss the game after accumulating too many yellow cards. Depending on results either team has the potential to sink further down the table, but the winning team will hold on to 7th place.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/112303_1.html
