LiontipsAlbirex Niigata vs Kashima. Match preview and betting tips for the Japan Championship on October 5, 2024.
Command Analysis
Current Form
Albirex Niigata is having a rather mediocre season, sitting in 14th place in the middle of the table. The team is seven points ahead of Iwata, who is in the relegation zone, meaning they are not entirely safe from dropping down. In their last three matches, the hosts lost to Nagoya (0-3), Kobe (2-3), and Kawasaki (1-5). However, they have made it to the League Cup semifinals after defeating Matida Zelvia.
Injuries and Suspensions
All home players are available for the upcoming match.
Notable Betting Trends
- None of the last six matches for the hosts ended in a draw
- The team has suffered four losses in their last five matches
Current Form
Kashima has shown inconsistent performance lately, resulting in a drop from the top three. After 31 matches, the club has secured 50 points and sits in fourth place in the standings, trailing the leaders by nine points, although they have a game in hand. In their most recent matches, they lost to Senan (2-3) and Kobe (0-3), following a draw with Hiroshima (2-2) and another stalemate against Kashiwa (0-0).
Injuries and Suspensions
The visiting team has no injuries or suspensions ahead of this match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The club is winless in the last five matches
- The team failed to score in two of their last three matches
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:2
Three of the last four encounters finished with this score
13.00Bet At least one team won't score
This bet has succeeded in four of the last five matches between the teams
1.97Bet The number 2 in the final score
This trend has occurred in 8 of the last 10 direct encounters
2.25Tip and bets
Recently, the guests have been performing below expectations but still maintain a shot at the medals. To secure a chance at third place, the team needs to defeat Albirex Niigata. This is an achievable task considering the hosts are not in top form either.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (0) on Kasima at 1.95
Total Bet
This match is crucial as both teams have yet to achieve their objectives in the league and time is running out. It's likely that they will focus on solid defense and avoid taking unnecessary risks. Therefore, we anticipate a low-scoring game.
Our prediction is for a total of fewer than 2.5 goals with odds of 1.77.
Corner Bet
Given the expected defensive approach of both teams, we shouldn't expect many corners in this matchup.
Our prediction is for a total of fewer than 9.5 corners with odds of 1.85.
