Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Reds betting preview

The visiting Urawa Reds played their last game only three days ago, a J-League match. That game was also an away game, at Sanfrecce Hiroshima. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.

The season is still full of potential for Kashima Antlers as they can still win the whole J-League. Urawa Reds are fighting to avoid relegation and will work hard for points.

Kashima Antlers form and stats

33 points is a decent return from 14 J-League games here at Kashima Soccer Stadium for Kashima Antlers, who have the the best goal difference (+26) in J-League,. The data says 10 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. In general it's been a long time since Kashima Antlers tasted defeat here at Kashima Soccer Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last 13 home games.

The Kashima Antlers supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Honda in Emperor Cup and win 1-0. A 1-1 draw away in the J-League before that, with Matsumoto Yamaga the opponent.

The Kashima Antlers manager G. Oiwa has got the team scoring with 28 from 14 home games in the league. From these home matches, Kashima Antlers have conceded only 10 goals.

Urawa Reds form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their J-League travels is 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats. One point away has become something of a habit for Urawa Reds who have played out draws in their last three away games.

Urawa Reds has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Sanfrecce Hiroshima for a J-League game that ended a draw (1-1). Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at Guangzhou Evergrande.

A quick return to home after this game, as Urawa Reds are hosting Kawasaki Frontale in the J-League only four days away.

Urawa Reds are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 17 away goals from 15 games (in the league). As opposed to that, Urawa Reds have seen the ball go into their own net 19 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Urawa Reds - Kashima Antlers 1-1 entered in the official records. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 6 wins for Kashima Antlers, 2 draws and 2 wins for Urawa Reds. Over 2,5 goals: 5 times; under 2,5 goals: 5 games.

Top Goalscorers

S. Koroki 12 goals

Serginho 11 goals

S. Ito 7 goals

Kashima Antlers missing players

Urawa Reds missing players