2018 Season Preview

2018 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. Albirex Niigata
2. Omiya Ardija

Group B: This club has potential to finish within top two.
3. Matsumoto Yamaga FC
4. Ventforet Kofu

Group C: Among these clubs, there will be competitive contests for the playoffs.
5. Fagiano Okayama
6. Tokushima Vortis
7. Avispa Fukuoka
8. JEF United Chiba
9. Yokohama FC
10. Oita Trinita
11. Tokyo Verdy

Group D: These clubs may have some chances to climb the league table, while they may hover near the bottom.
12. Montedio Yamagata
13. Kyoto Sanga FC
14. Ehime FC
15. Mito Hollyhock
16. FC Machida Zelvia
17. Renofa Yamaguchi FC

Group E: Their priority is to avoid the demotion.
18. Tochigi SC
19. Kamatamare Sanuki
20. Roasso Kumamoto
21. FC Gifu　   
22. Zweigen Kanazawa