Before the round - trends on Japan J-League (15-16/08/2020)

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Round 10 of Japan’s J-League kicks off this weekend with a lot of action-packed encounters, which will most definitely entertain the football enthusiasts around the world.

Urawa Red Diamonds - Sanfrecce

Two teams who are showing poor results lately face each other this Saturday, when Urawa Red Diamonds host Sanfrecce at their Saitama Stadium.

The home side have registered just 1 win in their last 6 matches, while Sanfrecce aren’t performing much better, having lost 3 of their last 6 encounters. Both sides are in a desperate need of points, so expect an interesting clash.

• Urawa Red Diamonds have managed just 1 wins in their last 7 home league games.
• Sanfrecce's performance against Urawa Red Diamonds has been poor, as they have lost at HT/FT 6 of their last 9 away clashes in J-League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds have suffered 3 defeats by 2+ goals in their 5 most recent matches in J-League.
• In 7 out of Sanfrecce's last 9 clashes with Urawa Red Diamonds in J-League, there have been over 2.5 goals scored.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.39

Sagan Tosu - Gamba Osaka

In this round of fixtures, Gamba Osaka travel to Ekimae Real Estate Stadium to face an easy opponent in the face of Sagan Tosu.

The home side are just above the relegation zone, due to their inconsistent performance since the beginning of the season. Gamba Osaka currently occupy the 2nd spot in the table and are clearly the favourites in this upcoming fixture.

• In their last 12 games in J-League, Sagan Tosu have a poor record of just 1 wins.
• Gamba Osaka are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 matches in J-League.
• Sagan Tosu haven't scored a single goal in 9 of their last 12 J-League games.
• Gamba Osaka have managed to win against Sagan Tosu in 5 of their last 7 clashes in J-League.
• Prediction: Gamba Osaka @ 2.05

Kashiwa Reysol - Cerezo Osaka

This weekend, Kashiwa Reysol face Cerezo Osaka in another thrilling clash.

Both sides are performing perfectly well in their most recent matches. The home side will try to catch up to their opponents, who currently occupy the 3rd place in the league standing.

• Kashiwa Reysol have scored at leat 3 goals in 3 of their last 5 home J-League games.
• Cerezo Osaka have not been beaten in 18 of their 21 most recent matches in J-League.
• Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Kashiwa Reysol's last 3 home matches in J-League.
• Kashiwa Reysol have won 4 of their last 5 matches in J-League.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.99

Kashima Antlers - Vissel Kobe

The final fixture of Round 10 will be held this Sunday, when Kashima Antlers host Vissel Kobe at their Kashima Soccer Stadium.

The away side are unbeaten in their last 3 encounters and will be eager to continue their good run. Kashima Antlers are hoping that their home advantage will boost their chances of moving up in the table.

• Kashima Antlers have a good record of 17 undefeated games of their last 20 home encounters in J-League.
• Both teams scored in 15 of Vissel Kobe's last 20 away matches in J-League.
• Kashima Antlers have scored at least two goals in 12 of their last 17 home league games.
• Vissel Kobe have managed to draw 2 of their last 3 away J-League matches.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.80