Kawasaki Frontale host Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium on Saturday (June 29) in the J1 League. The hosts have endured a grossly underwhelming campaign as they find themselves 15th in the standings with 22 points from 20 games.
They drew 1-1 with Shonan Bellmare last time out, with Marcinho opening the scoring in the second half before their opponents drew level in stunning fashion minutes later.
Sanfrecce, meanwhile, played out a 1-1 draw with Albirex Niigata in the league on Wednesday. Pieros Sotiriou got on the scoresheet midway through the second half to cancel out an early goal from Albi. Sanfrecce are fifth in the standings with 33 points.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 47 meetings between Kawasaki and Sanfrecce, who trail 23-12.
- Their most recent matchup ended 2-2.
- Kawasaki have lost just one of their last 10 games in the fixture.
- Sanfrecce are without a clean sheet in 12 games in the fixture.
- Hiroshima are the highest-scoring side this season, with 36 goals.
- Four of Kawasaki's five league wins this season have come at home.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction
Kawasaki are on a three game winless streak and have won one of their last seven league outings. They are, however, undefeated in seven home games.
Hiroshima, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back unbeaten outings and have lost one of their last 11 games. They are in much better form than Kawasaki and should come out on top.
Prediction: Kawasaki 1-2 Sanfrecce
Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Sanfrecce
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Three of their last four meetings have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have scored in six of Kawasaki's last eight games.)