YAMAGATA, Japan (Interstat) — Montedio Yamagata and FC Imabari, two sides level on wins in the J2 League standings, will face off Sunday in a late-season contest with both teams seeking momentum.

The match at ND Soft Stadium will pit a streaky Yamagata side against a resilient Imabari squad that enters the contest unbeaten in its last two outings.

In J2 League play, both teams hold identical 16-win records, though Yamagata (16-18-9) has more losses while Imabari (16-11-15) has more draws, highlighting their contrasting styles. Their previous meeting this season ended in a 2-2 draw on March 30.

Imabari arrives with confidence after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Vegalta Sendai last Sunday. Montedio Yamagata is also coming off a win, having defeated Oita Trinita 2-1 on the same day.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, mirroring the result from their spring encounter. The fixture offers a final chance for either club to build a winning streak before the international break.