2016 Season Preview

A long-waited new season is coming soon. Needless to say, the division 2 has a lot to offer. It is predicted that 22 clubs in the league can be divided into 5 groups as below. 


Group A: Both clubs are obviously champion hopefuls.  
1. Shimizu S-Pulse
2. Cerezo Osaka


Group B: These clubs have potential to finish within top two. 
3. JEF United Chiba (Promotion)
4. Matsumoto Yamaga FC


Group C: Among these clubs, there will be competitive contests for the playoffs.
5. V･Varen Nagasaki
6. Fagiano Okayama
7. Montedio Yamagata
8. Consadole Sapporo
9. Giravanz Kitakyushu
10. Tokyo Verdy


Group D: These clubs may have some chances to climb the league table, while they may hover near the bottom.
11. Tokushima Vortis
12. Ehime FC
13. Kyoto Sanga FC
14. Zweigen Kanazawa
15. Yokohama FC
16. Roasso Kumamoto
17. Renofa Yamaguchi FC


Group E: Their priority is to avoid the demotion. 
18. Kamatamare Sanuki
19. Mito Hollyhock
20. Thespakusatsu Gunma
21. FC Gifu　     (No demotion)
22. FC Machida Zelvia