Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: For this match, the Antlers pose a Bigger Threat

The Japanese J1 League race continues with speed as Yokohama F. Marinos FC clashes with Kashima Antlers. A good run of games sees both sides battle for league relevance since whoever triumphs, earns bragging rights. The hosts have a 51% chance of a pure victory. Can Yokohama F. Marinos seize this highway for table triumph, or would Kashima Antlers show that being above isn't based on sheer luck?

Last three matches: D-W-L-W

Yokohama F. Marinos has sunk to fourth place after getting a stalemate -off the back of a win over the previous team. Dropping points after a rather sore encounter, they look to edge past rivals, Kashima Antlers.

Confidence is dwindling in the home camp because they know what a victory could mean, and so would be looking to seize any goal-scoring chance and sweep past opponents. Cumulatively, Yokohama F. Marinos has taken seven points from the last four games. 

The team is in good shape and would look to defend the grounds with all spur.

Last five matches: L-D-W-W

Kashima Antlers fights on after suffering a sixth-place displacement. For this game, they have managed to salvage seven points from four games.

Currently, they have one of the best recovery records in the J1 League. The team seems to play better at home, than away from home. At the moment, they have a goal-conversion ratio of 1.2 per game.

 A lot of discipline and effort is needed in this game if they plan to nurture themselves back to winning ways.

The two teams need a victory. Regardless, we predict Double Chance backed up with at least 2 goals at 1.64 odds (bet365)

Both Sides are in great form, So they need no help scoring goals in this game. Hence we predict BTTS - Yes at 1.66 odds (1xbet)

The home team has erred to impress against the most brilliant teams. For this contest, we are inclined to place our last wager on Kashima Antlers to score the first goal at 1.99 odds (bet365)

Best of luck!