TOKYO (Interstat) — Grulla Morioka and Criacao Shinjuku, two sides separated by a single point in the Japan Football League table, will face off Saturday in a tightly contested mid-table clash.

The match, scheduled for Nov. 15, 2025, at Morioka’s home ground, pits two teams with nearly identical league records. Morioka holds a slight edge with 13 wins, 16 losses and 13 draws, good for 52 points. Shinjuku sits just behind with 11 wins, 15 losses and 13 draws, totaling 51 points. Their head-to-head history this season is equally balanced, with Morioka securing 1-0 victories in both of their previous meetings on June 15.

The teams enter the match on different trajectories. Morioka is coming off a confident 2-0 victory over Atletico Suzuka Club. Shinjuku, meanwhile, is mired in a run of draws, having tied its last three matches, including a 1-1 result with Veertien Mie on Nov. 8.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is another stalemate, projecting a 1-1 final score. This aligns with the recent form of both clubs, who have seen a combined 10 draws in their last 10 respective matches across all competitions.

Following this fixture, Morioka will travel to face Yokohama SCC on Nov. 22, while Shinjuku will host Asuka FC the same day.