Kawasaki Frontale v Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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Kawasaki Frontale were held to a second draw on the trot in the midweek action in the Japanese top flight by Shonan Bellmare in a 1-1 stalemate which also extended the hosts' winless run in the J-League to three games, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima were also held to a 1-1 draw by Albirex Niigata which helped maintain the visitors' fifth place position in the J-League table.

Three games without a win in the domestic top flight has resulted in Kawasaki Frontale to drop down the table to 15th place in the standings where they still possess a six-point cushion above the relegation zone prior to this weekend's fixtures.

Kawasaki Frontale have managed to win just five of their 20 matches played to date this season, four of which have been registered on home soil at their Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu where Toru Oniki's side have secured victories over the likes of FC Tokyo, Urawa Reds, Consadole Sapporo and Nagoya Grampus respectively.

Although the hosts have also been dealt eight defeats so far in this season's campaign, the four wins at home at least gives Oniki's side a decent chance of producing a positive result here, while five of Kawasaki Frontale's last 10 home games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima earned a point in a 1-1 draw at home with Albirex Niigata which in turn has made it just one defeat in their previous seven games overall in the J-League for the visitors so they will be confident that they can return to winning ways against Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday night.

Within these previous seven league matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have picked up four wins which have come in the form of victories over Kyoto Sanga, Jubilo Iwata, Tokyo Verdy and Kashiwa Reysol respectively along with picking up points in draws with Cerezo Osaka and Albirex Niigata.

The bigger picture also gives Sanfrecce Hiroshima plenty of reasons to be upbeat about their chances in Saturday's clash as Michael Skibbe's side have been handed just three defeats in their last 26 matches overall in the domestic top flight, whilst picking up 12 wins in the process.

Results away from home have also been encouraging for Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the visitors have been dealt just one defeat in their previous 13 outings on the road which also includes collecting five wins, but goals could be a rarity on Saturday as nine out of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 13 away games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Kawasaki Frontale v Sanfrecce Hiroshima Verdict

Goals may be at a premium here as five out of the last eight meetings between Kawasaki Frontale and Sanfrecce Hiroshima have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 2.15

Other side bets worth considering:

Kawasaki Frontale win @ 3.25

Correct Score: Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 @ 13.00