TOKYO (Interstat) — A Japan Football League matchup on Friday pits a surging Reilac Shiga against a struggling Criacao Shinjuku, with the visitors looking to solidify their strong standing in the table.

The game is scheduled for Oct. 31 at a Tokyo venue.

Reilac Shiga enters the contest in formidable form, boasting a league record of 16-5-5. The team is riding a three-match winning streak, including a 3-1 victory over Okinawa SV on Oct. 25. Their recent success is built on a stout defense, having conceded just one goal during that winning run.

Criacao Shinjuku, with a record of 11-15-7, has found consistent results harder to secure. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with Minebea Mitsumi FC on Oct. 25 but have managed just one win in their last five league outings.

The previous meeting this season favors Reilac Shiga, which earned a 1-0 home victory over Criacao Shinjuku on April 20.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

Following this match, Reilac Shiga will host Maruyasu Okazaki on Nov. 7. Criacao Shinjuku’s next contest is on the road against Veertien Mie on Nov. 8.