LiontipsKyoto vs Kashima. Japan Championship match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Kyoto is approaching the upcoming game in 15th place in the standings. The team is not in danger of relegation, but there is a chance to rise closer to the middle of the table. Thus, a victory today will allow them to step up to tenth place. It should be noted that Kyoto is currently on a three-match unbeaten streak in the championship - two wins and a draw. In the last game in the J-1 League, a home draw with Kawasaki was recorded (1:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Asada and Takada will be out due to injuries. Tavia will serve a disqualification.
Interesting trends for betting
- Kyoto last four matches ended in a draw at halftime
- In three of Kyoto previous five matches, both teams have scored goals
Estimated line-up: Kakoi - Fukuda, Miyamoto, Suzuki, Misao - Kawasaki, Fukuoka, Matsuda - Tulio, Papagayo, Hara.
Current form
Kashima still hopes to finish in the top 3 and the upcoming rescheduled match is of great importance. The Antlers are currently in fifth place with 58 points. Gamba Osaka, who are in the position above them, have only two points more, while third-placed Machida Zelvia have 63 points. Kashima have not lost in the last four rounds – two wins and two draws. In the previous match of the championship, Masaki Chugo’s team drew with Nagoya (0:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
Kajikawa and Parede will be out with injuries, while Suzuki will serve a suspension.
Interesting trends for betting
- In the last five matches, Kasima has not lost in the first half
- Three of the team previous five matches have seen more than two goals scored.
Tentative lineup: Hayakawa - Nono, Ueda, Sekigawa, Sugai - Higuchi, Milosavljevic, Misao, Figuchi - Tokuda, Moroka.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – no
In the three previous head-to-head matches, no goals were scored in either half.
1.79Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in four of the five previous personal meetings
1.36Bet Exact score 0:2
Kasima has won its last two head-to-head matches with a clean sheet
10.00Tip and bets
We believe that motivation will be the key factor in the upcoming meeting. The hosts do not have any serious tournament goals, while the visitors have a chance to finish in the top 3. In addition, Kashima has not lost to Kyoto in their previous six head-to-head matches.
Our prediction is a victory for Kashima with odds of 2.18
Bet on total
In the five previous head-to-head encounters, no more than two goals were scored. It is highly likely that the visitors will try to score one or two goals and play to hold on, as the result is of great importance for Kashima.
The second bet is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.87
Bet on the first half
Let pay attention to the fact that in the last two personal meetings, a goalless draw was recorded at the end of the first half. It is unlikely that any of the opponents will take an unjustified risk today.
Prediction - draw in the first half with odds of 2.23
