Kashima Antlers vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction: Asian Handicap Covered For The Blue-Black!

Kashima Antlers will host Kawasaki Frontale at the Kashima Stadium in the fourth round of the J1 League. 

Kashima Antlers will be hoping to put an end to their winless run at the Kashima Stadium, where they've gone fourteen matches without a win. Nevertheless, achieving this will be an arduous undertaking, particularly considering their current streak of seven consecutive losses in this fixture.

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Kashima Antlers vs. Kawasaki Frontale, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Kashima Antlers

Kashima Antlers kicked off the season on a positive note, clinching a comfortable 3-0 win over Nagoya Grampus on the road. However, their momentum was shortlived as they failed to capitalize on their home advantage to record their second consecutive win, settling for a 1-1 draw against Cerezo Osaka at the Kashima Stadium on the second match day.

Despite maintaining a two-match unbeaten run in the league, it wasn't enough to see Kashima Antlers suffer their first defeat of the season as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of newly promoted Machida Zelvia away from home. 

With 4 points accumulated in three matches played, Kashima Antlers currently sit in eighth place in the J1 League standings and have maintained a three-point cushionover the relegation zone, while their bid for a first-place finish is hindered by a three-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

T. Hayakawa; K. Anzai, K. Tsukui, N. Ueda, K. Nono; K. Sano, Y. Higuchi; H. Nakama, Y. Suzuki, G. Parede; A. Čavrić

Kawasaki Frontale

Kawasaki Frontale, on the other hand, were able to start the season on a positive note by defeating Shonan Bellmare 2-1 on the road, and this was followed by a nine-goal thriller against newly promoted Jubilo Iwata, which witnessed them suffer a 5-4 defeat at home.

Their quest for redemption was a failed endeavor, as they recorded their second consecutive defeat of the session, losing 1-0 to Kyoto Sanga at home. With a perfect opportunity to reignite their confidence in a friendly clash against Nagano, they found themselves on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat at home, extending their losing streak at the Kawasaki Frontale Asao Ground to six matches across all competitions.

With 3 points accumulated in three matches played, Kawasaki Frontale currently sits in fourteenth place in the J1 League standings, three places above the relegation zone and two points ahead of it, while their bid for a first-place finish is hindered by a four-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

N. Kamifukumoto; K. Tachibanada, T. Ominami, Y. Maruyama, S. Miura; Y. Wakizaka, Y. Yamamoto, T. Seko; A. Ienaga, S. Yamada, Marcinho

Match Facts

• Kashima Antlers are winless in their last 15 matches when playing against Kawasaki Frontale.
• Kawasaki Frontale have avoided defeat in their last four away matches in the J1 League, a run that stems from the previous season.
• Kashima Antlers averages 0.9 goals per game when playing at home, and Kawasaki Frontale averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 53 meetings, Kashima Antlers have won 13 times, Kawasaki Frontale have won 29 times, and there have been 11 draws, with the goal difference being 94-70 in favor of Kawasaki Frontale. 

Expert Betting Tips

Kashima Antlers have not had it easy in this fixture, where their performance has left much to be desired. Apart from being unable to secure a victory in their last 15 matches, their last triumph on home turf dates back to 2014, and this could witness them struggle for a favorable outcome in this one.

Considering that Kawasaki Frontale have won seven consecutive matches in this fixture, it's fair to say they'll turn out to be a formidable opponent to overcome, and we don't expect to see them succumb to defeat. Therefore, we recommend backing them with an Asian handicap of 0.0.

• Asian Handicap - Kawasaki Frontale 0.0 for 1.92
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.82
• Total - Over 2.5 for 2.05