The home team is ranked second, and this match has been opened at a half-goal handicap, with the home side at 1.00 high water and the away side at 0.80 low water. Major European bookmakers are uniformly leaning toward the away side with low water, with all 13 companies doing the same. Under a half-goal handicap, the lower side with low water clearly shows the bookmakers’ defensive intent.
The home team’s home win rate is 43%; Renofa Yamaguchi is ranked fourth and has been average away from home. This water level reflects clear defensive intent, so following the market, the away team is more trustworthy.