J-League stats and tips
Sapporo v Kashima - Double Chance - away win or draw
Ranko Popović and his Kashima Antlers side have gained a convenient way of taking something from almost every J-League match they play. They're unbeaten in 6 in J-League now, so Mihailo Petrović and his Consadole Sapporo side will have their work cut out if they're to stand any chance at Sapporo Dome on Saturday.
Jubilo Iwata v Shonan - Double Chance - away win or draw
Following your football club can be a thankless task, and Jubilo Iwata’s dogged old follows know that only too well at the moment. Their club, led by A. Yokouchi, has not won any of their last 5 J-League matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Shonan Bellmare at Yamaha Stadium on Saturday morning. Backing opposition manager Satoshi Yamaguchi to extend the run by leading his lads to anything other than a defeat is available at top odds of 1.57.
Albirex v Avispa - Both Teams To Score - yes
Albirex Niigata followers have been spoilt with drama at each end when their side plays in J-League, with both teams having found the net in all of their last 6 outings. Avispa Fukuoka on Saturday morning could be another goal-fest.
Kawasaki v Kashiwa - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium plays host as Kashiwa Reysol and Kawasaki Frontale go head-to-head on Saturday morning, in what could prove to be a tight affair. M. Ihara's side have the highest number of score draws of any side in the division - 6 in 14 games. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.33.
Vissel Kobe v Tokyo Verdy - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're in the market for excitement this Sunday, you might want to think about buying a ticket for the match at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. 3 of Vissel Kobe's J-League matches this campaign have finished with over 4.5 goals - the most in the competition. Who would rule out another, especially with odds of 8.00 available?
Cerezo v Hiroshima - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
Each of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 10 J-League outings has had two or more goals, suggesting that entertainment could be on its way as they battle it out with Cerezo Osaka on Sunday morning.
Nagoya v Kyoto Sanga - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's the task facing Kyoto Sanga boss Kwi-Jea Cho on Sunday. His players face Nagoya Grampus Eight having been beaten in each of their last 5 J-League games.
Tokyo v Gamba Osaka - Both Teams To Score - yes
Tokyo supporters have been spoilt with action at each end when their team plays in J-League, with both sides having found the net in each of their last 8 games. Gamba Osaka on Sunday morning may well be another ding-dong battle.
Urawa Reds v Machida - Double Chance - away win or draw
G. Kuroda and his Machida Zelvia side have found a convenient habit of claiming something from pretty much every J-League game they play. They're unbeaten in 5 in J-League now, so Maciej Skorza and his Urawa Reds charges will have to be at their best if they're to stand any chance at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Sunday.