Urawa - Kashima Prediction, Picks and Tips
Urawa Reds and Kashima Antlers meet at Saitama Stadium 2002, in a match for the 16th round of the J1 League. The record of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 5 games won 3 and lost 2. But the last time they met in this stadium was on 20-10-2018, for the J1 League, which ended the victory of the Urawa Reds by (3‑1). T. Iwanami (52 ') and Y. Muto (60' e 90 ') scored the goals of the match, for Urawa Reds, and D. Nishi (38'), for Kashima Antlers. Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams have significantly different results at home and abroad.
The home team plays against the Kashima Antlers a match of the 16th day, which had been postponed, after 8 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in their league matches so far. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home matches, since in the last 30 matches they have recorded 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in his stadium. In their last 9 home games for the championship the Urawa Reds won 3, drew 1 and lost 5, so they won 10 points in 27 possible. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition, so he has not been very strong defensively. In 19 games in this competition, he only got 2 comebacks in the 11 games in which he suffered the first goal. The Urawa is motivated for this match, after a 1-3 win against the Jubilo, returning to the wins after their defeat against the Marinos: Koroki, Nagasawa and Hashioka scored the goals. One of the biggest problems of the team this season is home games, as they have won only 3 of their 9 games. Coach Tsuyoshi Otsuki should keep the team 3-4-3, in favor of a more dominant style of play and looking for space in the bands to attack. The man who usually wears the captain's armband, Shinzo Koroki, is the best gunner of this team, with 7 goals. For this match, the local coach does not have Shibato available, by suspension.
The visiting team plays against the Urawa Reds a match of the 16th day that had been postponed, after 11 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in their league matches so far. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in his stadium. In his last 9 away matches for the championship, Kashima Antlers recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, so he won 12 points in 27 possible. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 19 games in this competition, he only got 1 comeback in the 7 games in which he suffered the first goal. Kashima is going through a very positive phase this season, with four consecutive victories, three of them for the Japanese Championship. On the last day, the visiting club beat Sangan, 2-1: the team's goals were scored by Leandro and Shirasaki. Outside the home, Kashima has won only 3 of its 9 games. In this match against Urawa we can see an alignment in 4-4-2, with Ito and Serginho being the most advanced men. The Brazilian Serginho and the Japanese Shirasaki are the best gunners, with 5 goals each. Out of this match due to injury will be Ito, Uchida and Jung.
Our recommendation tip for Urawa - Kashima : BTS / YES @ 1,68