Kawasaki vs Albirex Niigata: Match Prediction for the Japan League Cup
In the second leg of the League Cup semifinal, Kawasaki will face Albirex Niigata. The Niigata club secured a significant victory against their opponent in the first match. Will the home team have a chance to bounce back on October 13? Find out in our prediction.
Match announcement
Kawasaki Frontale
Current Form
Kawasaki sits in tenth place in J League, securing a finish in the middle of the table. They started their campaign in the AFC Champions League with a win over Ulsan (1-0), but in the second round, the team faced a defeat against another Korean club, Gwangju (0-1). In their latest match in the J-League, the hosts celebrated a significant victory against championship contender Machidazelvia (4-1).
Injuries and Suspensions
There are no injuries or suspensions affecting the hosts
Notable Betting Trends
- None of the last seven matches for the hosts ended in a draw
- At home, the team has secured three victories in their last four encounters
Albirex Niigata
Current Form
Albirex Niigata is having a challenging season in the J League, currently sitting in 14th place. While it appears the team will likely avoid relegation, they have suffered four consecutive losses in league play. However, they achieved a dominant victory over today's opponent in the League Cup, winning 4-1. In the previous round, they secured a win against Matsumoto Yamaga with results of 5-0 and 0-2.
Injuries and Suspensions
The visitors have no injury concerns.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has recorded four losses in their last five matches.
- The visitors have not drawn in any of their last eight matches.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:0
The home team has secured two of their last five wins with this scoreline
10.00Bet At Least One Team Fails to Score
This bet has cashed in three of the home team's last six matches
1.60Bet Number 1 in the Final Score
This trend has occurred in the last four matches of the home team
1.70Tip and bets
Albirex Niigata has suffered three consecutive away defeats, and it’s unlikely this trend will end soon. With a three-goal advantage already in hand, the team is expected to relax in the second match. Kawasaki definitely wants to keep their fans happy, so a victory in at least their home game is a must.
Our prediction is a victory for Kawasaki at 1.93
Total Betting
Albirex Niigata holds a significant advantage, making it sensible to prioritize defense in the return match. It’s likely that fewer goals will be scored in the second game compared to the first.
Our prediction is under 2.5 goals with odds of 2.30
Corner Betting
We expect Kawasaki to not only win the match but also excel in other metrics, including corner kicks.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-1.5) on corners for Kawasaki with odds of 1.83