2017 Season Preview

2017 season is coming soon. It is obvious that 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. Nagoya Grampus
2. Matsumoto Yamaga FC

Group B: This club has potential to finish within top two. 
3. Shonan Bellmare (Promotion)

Group C: Among these clubs, there will be competitive contests for the playoffs.
4. Fagiano Okayama
5. Kyoto Sanga FC
6. JEF United Chiba
7. Avispa Fukuoka
8. Yokohama FC
9. Montedio Yamagata
10.Ehime FC

Group D: These clubs may have some chances to climb the league table, while they may hover near the bottom.
11. Tokushima Vortis
12. FC Machida Zelvia
13. Oita Trinita
14. Roasso Kumamoto
15. Tokyo Verdy
16. Mito Hollyhock
17. V･Varen Nagasaki

Group E: Their priority is to avoid the demotion. 
18. Renofa Yamaguchi FC
19. Kamatamare Sanuki
20. Thespakusatsu Gunma
21. FC Gifu　     (No demotion)
22. Zweigen Kanazawa