TOKYO (Interstat) — Reinmeer Aomori, a club in strong contention near the top of the Japan Football League table, visits a struggling Minebea Mitsumi FC side on Sunday in a league matchup.

The game, scheduled for Nov. 2, pits two teams on divergent paths this season. Reinmeer Aomori enters with a formidable JFL record of 16-8-10, while Minebea Mitsumi FC sits near the bottom at 8-11-11.

Reinmeer Aomori won the last head-to-head meeting 1-0 on April 20. However, the visitors are looking to rebound from a 1-0 home loss to Veertien Mie on Oct. 24, their second consecutive defeat after a promising run of form.

Minebea Mitsumi FC is winless in its last three matches, most recently a 1-1 draw with Criacao Shinjuku on Oct. 25. The home team’s defense will be tested by a Reinmeer Aomori attack that has shown potency despite recent results.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. A victory for Reinmeer Aomori would solidify its standing, while Minebea Mitsumi FC seeks a crucial home win to climb the table.