LiontipsIwata vs Kashima. Japan Championship Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Iwata does not have a strong enough lineup by the standards of the J-1 League and is quite expectedly fighting for survival. Based on the results of 25 rounds, the team has only 25 points, with which it is located in the relegation zone in 18th place. At the same time, the team is only one point behind the saving 17th place. Over the past five rounds, Iwata has not won a single victory, in the previous championship game there was a 2:2 draw with Albirex Niigata.
Kashima, unlike its opponent, is solving more serious problems, currently occupying the second position in the J-1 League. The gap from the leader Machida Zelvia is only three points, while the closest pursuer Gamba Osaka is two points behind. After a crushing 1:4 defeat from Yokohama Marinos, it managed to beat Tokyo (2:1) and Sagan Tosu (3:0) in the next two rounds.
Statistics and personal meetings
Trends
Bet 1st half: total over 1.5 goals
This bet was successful in three of the four previous head-to-head matches.
2.75Bet "Kasima" will score in the first half
In three of the last five matches, Kashima players scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
1.84Bet Exact score 1:2
Two of Kasima's last three victories were achieved with this score
8.10Tip and bets
"Kashima" plays successfully against the upcoming opponent, having won three of the four previous face-to-face meetings. The guests have the advantage in class and are currently in optimal shape, the team is able to confidently cope with the outsider of the tournament.
Our prediction is a victory for Kashima with odds of 1.69
Bet on total
Kashima have one of the most powerful and productive attacks in the league, as evidenced by the 42 goals scored. It is unlikely that the upcoming meeting will be boring.
The second bet is total over 2.5 goals for 1.94
Bet on the first half
In two of the last three winning matches, Kasima created a lead at the start and won at the end of the first half. Today we expect the same scenario to develop on the field.
Prediction: Kashima wins in the first half with odds of 2.28
