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Celtic intensify their preparations for the new league season with another friendly match this week as they take on Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in a thrilling encounter at Nissan Stadium on Wednesday.
Yokohama F Marinos vs Celtic Preview
Yokohama Marinos are currently second in the J.League standings and have been somewhat impressive this season. The hosts were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Kawasaki Frontale in their previous match and will need to bounce back this week.
On the other hand, Celtic finished top of the Scottish Premier League last season and have been in excellent form over the past year. The Scottish side trailed Portimonense 4-1 last week and will be looking for a similar result in this match.
Yokohama Marinos vs Celtic head to head and key numbers
- Yokohama Marinos have a surprisingly excellent record against Celtic and won the only match played between the two teams – a 3-0 win in a friendly in 2006.
- Yokohama F. Marinos’ Anderson Lopez has been the most prolific player in the J.League this season and has scored 15 goals in the competition so far.
- After a seven-match winning streak in all competitions, Yokohama F Marinos are winless in their last three matches and have lost two of those matches.
- Celtic scored an impressive 114 goals in 38 games last season, and Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi topped the scorers list with 27 goals to his name.
- Yokohama Marinos is currently the most prolific team in the J1 League and has scored an impressive 44 goals in 21 matches.
Yokohama F Marinos vs Celtic Prediction
Celtic have been in excellent goalscoring form over the past year and have talented players in their ranks. The Bhoys were prolific against Portimonense and will look to be at their best in this game.
Yokohama F. Marinos could pack a punch in their day but they are in the midst of a slump at the moment. Celtic are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
prediction: Yokohama Marinos 1-3 Celtic
Yokohama F Marinos vs Celtic betting tips
Tip 1: Score – Celtic
Tip 2: A game with more than 2.5 goals – yes
Tip 3: Celtic score first – yes
Tip 4: Hyeongyu-oh for the record – yes
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