TOKYO (Interstat) — A Japan Football League matchup on Saturday pits a surging Criacao Shinjuku against a struggling Asuka FC, with statistical models heavily favoring the home side.

Criacao Shinjuku (3-5-7) enters the contest at home following a convincing 3-1 road victory over Grulla Morioka last Saturday. The win provided a boost for a team that had recorded three consecutive draws prior.

Conversely, Asuka FC (2-7-6) is mired in a difficult stretch, winless in its last five matches. Its most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Maruyasu Okazaki. The visiting side has been outscored 9-2 during its current winless run, which includes four losses.

The teams last met on June 21, with Asuka FC securing a 1-0 home victory. The upcoming match offers Criacao Shinjuku a chance for redemption on its own pitch.

According to Interstat, Criacao Shinjuku is projected as a strong favorite with a 71.40 percent probability to win. The organization’s game simulator predicts a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.