Kashima Antlers - Cerezo Osaka predictions and free betting tips [16/09/2023]

An important match is set to take place between the teams Kashima Antlers and Cerezo Osaka on the 16th of September as part of the Japan. J1 League. Division 1 tournament. I am staking a victory for the hosts with a handicap (0).

Current form of Kashima

Kashima Antlers played a match against the Shonan Bellmare team 12 days ago, which ended with a result of 2:2. In the first half, at the 8th minute, Kashima's player Sano netted a goal, swinging the pendulum in favour of his team. However, at the 35th minute, Y. Ohashi from Shonan Bellmare squared up the score. Later, at the 43rd minute, A. Suzuki from Shonan Bellmare added another one to increase his team's advantage. But towards the dying moments, specifically the 90th minute, Arthur Caike from Kashima Antlers scored a penalty and secured a 2:2 draw for his team. 

This season's J1 League has Kashima Antlers ranked at 6th place in the league standings. They've played 26 matches, out of which they've won 12, lost 7 and drew on 7 occasions. They've a goal tally of 37:24 and have accrued 43 points. Shōnan Bellmare's standing is at the 18th spot in the league with 3 wins, 14 losses and a total of 18 points.

Current form of Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka delivered an impressive performance in their last match against the team Kawasaki Frontale on September 2nd, securing a commanding victory with a score of 3:0. Goals in the match were lodged at the 52nd, 71st and 90th minute by Cerezo Osaka. K. Takai scored an own goal, Leo Ceara netted a penalty, and R. Watanabe too converted a penalty. Currently, Cerezo Osaka sits in the 4th spot in the J1 League standings, having played a total of 26 matches. The team boasts of 14 wins, 9 losses and 3 draws, scoring 38 goals and conceding 26. They've amassed a total of 45 points. The team's been showing formidable form in their last 5 matches winning 3 and drawing 1. Currently, Kawasaki Frontale sits in the 9th position in the tournament ranking. They've played the same number of matches as Cerezo Osaka- 26, recording 9 wins, 11 losses and have accrued 33 points.

Prediction for the match Kashima Antlers - Cerezo Osaka

Taking into account the history of meetings and results of previous games, it's likely that Kashima Antlers has an upper hand and there are high chances of their victory in the upcoming match.