Kashiwa Reysol vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: The hosts are able to fight back

Prediction for the 19th round of the Japanese championship between Kashiwa and Kashima on 2 July . We'll give you an overview of the teams' form and tips on what to bet on. Here are some betting options!

Kashiwa is in good form for the upcoming round. In their last five games, they won twice (3:1 over Shimizu and Kobe) and once lost (0:4 to Yokohama). They also managed to reach the round of 16 in the Japan Cup, beating Tsukuba 1:0 in the game of 64 and Tokushima 2:1 in the round of 16. As for their position in the Japanese league table, Kashiwa sits bottom of the table with 30 points.

Kashima has plans to qualify for the Champions League this season. They are currently second in the table with 34 points. However, the club has suffered several recent setbacks. For example, they scored just six points in the previous five rounds, secured one win, and drew three times. If Rene Weiler's side fails to pull themselves together, they risk letting third-placed Kawasaki take the lead.

The bookmakers favor the visitors. Kashima looks unconvincing, while the home side is aiming for the top 3. It should also be noted that Kashiwa extended their winning streak to four games (9:3 on aggregate). We think it's best to bet on the first team not to lose in this encounter.

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