Albirex Niigata vs Kashima: Match Prediction for the Japanese Championship

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