This week in the Japan. Division 2: Blaublitz Akita vs Ventforet Kofu. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026. Kick-off: 11:00. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee: Sascha Stegemann. Conditions: Clear skies, 20°C. Blaublitz Akita are monitoring Hoffmann's fitness while Ventforet Kofu sweat over Werner. Records between the teams: Blaublitz Akita 1 - 1 Ventforet Kofu (2024). Blaublitz Akita 3 - 4 Ventforet Kofu (2024). Blaublitz Akita 2 - 2 Ventforet Kofu (2023). Blaublitz Akita 3 - 1 Ventforet Kofu (2025). Blaublitz Akita 3 - 1 Ventforet Kofu (2021). Our call: 3:2.