Iwaki vs Thespa Kusatsu Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On November 10, Iwaki were hosting Thespa Kusatsu in the J-League 2 of Japan. Iwaki came out on top, securing a 3-0 win.

On the 13th minute, Daiki Yamaguchi netted the first goal of the match, tipping the balance in Iwaki's favor. Kotaro Arima added to the score as Yamaguchi bagged one more, ending the game at 3-0.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees Iwaki and Thespa Kusatsu renew their battle, 6 months after the previous J-League 2 face-off which Iwaki won 0-1. Iwaki are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Shimizu S-Pulse, Mito Hollyhock and Fagiano Okayama, extending their winless streak to five games. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their backline has lacked consistency, conceding goals in their last four matches in a row.

Thespa Kusatsu are coming off two consecutive defeats to Oita Trinita and Tokushima Vortis, unable to secure a win in their last eight games. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across seven consecutive away matches.

This J-League 2 encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Iwaki and Thespa Kusatsu throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Iwaki’s attacking options have been bolstered by Kaina Tanimura, the team’s top scorer, and Kotaro Arima, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In J-League 2, Tanimura has been Iwaki’s standout scorer with eighteen goals, while Yamashita has been their leading creator in the competition with eight assists. Adding further support are Daiki Yamaguchi, Jun Nishikawa and Hayato Teruyama, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Chie Edoojon Kawakami and Riyo Kawamoto have been pivotal for Thespa Kusatsu’s attack, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Kawakami leads Thespa Kusatsu’s scoring charts in J-League 2 this season with three goals, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with two assists this campaign. Thespa Kusatsu have also relied on Kosuke Sagawa, Yuya Takazawa and Ryo Sato to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Iwaki - Thespa Kusatsu in real time.

Iwaki kicked off the game with Kengo Tanaka, Jin Ikoma who got substituted by Yuma Kato on the 85th minute, Rio Omori, Yoshihiro Shimoda, Sosuke Shibata who got substituted by Yusuke Onishi on the 74th minute, Kanta Sakagishi who got substituted by Rui Osako on the 60th minute, Daiki Yamaguchi, Yuto Yamashita, Naoki Kase who got substituted by Sena Igarashi on the 60th minute, Kaina Tanimura who got substituted by Naoki Kumata on the 85th minute and Kotaro Arima as starters, with Rui Osako, Kotaro Tachikawa, Keita Buwanika, Sena Igarashi, Yuma Kato, Naoki Kumata and Yusuke Onishi on the bench.

Thespa Kusatsu's starting eleven were Masatoshi Kushibiki, Daiki Nakashio, Gijo Sehata, Tatsushi Koyanagi, Chie Edoojon Kawakami, Riyo Kawamoto who got substituted by Atsuki Yamanaka on the 62nd minute, Taiki Amagasa, Taishi Semba who got substituted by Sena Saito on the 85th minute, Shuto Kitagawa who got substituted by Ryonosuke Kabayama on the 62nd minute, Masashi Wada who got substituted by Koki Kazama on the 62nd minute and Kosuke Sagawa who got substituted by Atsushi Kawata on the 71st minute, with Koki Kazama, Ryo Ishii, Ryuya Ohata, Sena Saito, Atsushi Kawata, Atsuki Yamanaka and Ryonosuke Kabayama on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Iwaki vs Thespa Kusatsu on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Ball Possession: 50 - 50
• Total Attempts: 20 - 3
• Shots On Target: 9 - 0
• Blocked Shots: 7 - 0
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 20 - 14
• Corners: 11 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 23 - 26
• Saves: 1 - 6
• Free Kicks: 3 - 2
• Offsides: 5 - 3
• Total Passes: 345 - 322
• Completed Passes: 264 - 246
• Tackles: 4 - 1
• Clearances: 14 - 26

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Daiki Nakashio and Ryonosuke Kabayama were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since April 2023, the teams have clashed three times. Iwaki have won twice while Thespa Kusatsu have won once. The most recent match between them was on May 18, 2024, in the J-League 2 of Japan, where Iwaki secured a 0-1 victory. Over the course of these three head-to-head games, Iwaki have found the net three times, whereas Thespa Kusatsu have scored two. So far, Iwaki have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Thespa Kusatsu.

Recent Form

Iwaki are on a three-game losing streak, having lost to Shimizu S-Pulse, Mito Hollyhock and Fagiano Okayama in their last three matches, while Thespa Kusatsu are in the middle of a two-match losing streak, with defeats against Oita Trinita and Tokushima Vortis in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Iwaki have claimed six victories, suffered ten defeats, and drawn four times, while Thespa Kusatsu have won two of their last twenty matches, losing fourteen and drawing four.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Iwaki and Thespa Kusatsu in real time. You can watch the goals by Daiki Yamaguchi and Kotaro Arima as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Iwaki - Thespa Kusatsu are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.