Kashima Antlers FC vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: Three Points for Grabs to The Hosts

The Japanese J1 League race continues with speed as Kashima Antlers FC clashes horns with Avispa Fukuoka. A good run of games sees both sides battle for league relevance since whoever triumphs, earns bragging rights. The league is still in the early stage and all teams struggle for league domination. Can Kashima Antlers FC seize this highway for table triumph, or would Avispa Fukuoka show that being above isn't based on sheer luck?

Kashima Antlers FC (4th)

Last three matches: W-L-W

Kashima Antlers has sunk to fourth place after winning - off the back of another loss to the previous team. Dropping points after a rather sore encounter, they look to edge past rivals, Avispa Fukuoka.

Confidence is dwindling in the home camp because they know what a victory could mean, and they would be looking to seize any goal-scoring chance and sweep past opponents.

Cumulatively, Kashima Antlers FC has taken six points from three games. The team is in good shape and would look to defend the grounds with all spur.

Avispa Fukuoka (5th)

Last five matches: W-W-L

Avispa Fukuoka fights on after suffering a fifth-place displacement. For this game, they have managed to salvage six points from three games.

Currently, they have one of the best recovery records in the J1 League. The team seems to play better at home, than away from home. At the moment, they have a goal-conversion ratio of 1.6 per game.

 A lot of discipline and effort is needed in this game if they plan to nurture themselves back to winning ways.

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams need a victory. Regardless, we predict a Win for Avispa Fukuoka in the game at 1.59 odds (bet365)

Both Sides are in fantastic form, So they need no help scoring goals in this game. Hence we predict BTTS - Yes at 1.69 odds (1xbet)

The home team has erred to impress against the most brilliant teams. For this contest, we are inclined to place our last wager on Avispa Fukuoka to score the first goal at 1.99 odds (bet365)

Best of luck!