Before the round - trends on Japan J-League (19-20/06/2021)

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Euro 2020 and Copa America have already begun and the football fans will be focusing mainly on these tournaments. However, Japan J-League is also undergoing and this weekend we will take a look at some interesting upcoming fixtures.

Avispa Fukuoka - Vissel Kobe

Two teams, who are performing quite similarly throughout the season, face each other this weekend when Avispa Fukuoka host Vissel Kobe at their Level-5 stadium.

The home side are just one point above their opponents and will do their best to increase the distance. Vissel Kobe have a game in hand, which means they have a good chance of leapfrogging Avispa Fukuoka.

• Avispa Fukuoka have won their last 4 home J-League games in a row.
• Vissel Kobe are undefeated in 11 of their last 13 J-League games.
• Avispa Fukuoka haven't lost in 7 of their last 8 games in the J-League.
• Avispa Fukuoka haven't been defeated by Vissel Kobe in 5 of their last 6 J-League matches.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.24

Sanfrecce - Kashiwa Reysol

The struggling team of Kashiwa Reysol travel to face Sanfrecce this Saturday.

The hosts will be aiming to continue their 3 matches unbeaten run when they meet their off-form opponent. Kashiwa Reysol are threatened with relegation and cannot afford to make any more mistakes, as we are already halfway through the campaign.

• Sanfrecce are unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 matches in the J-League.
• Kashiwa Reysol are in an unfortunate period, having won just 1 of their last 9 away matches in J-League.
• In their last 11 games in the J-League, Sanfrecce have recorded only 2 wins.
• Under 2.5 goals have been scored in the 4 most recent away J-League games of Kashiwa Reysol.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.70

Kashima Antlers - Vegalta Sendai

Kashima Antlers host the inconsistent side of Vegalta Senda at their Kashima Soccer Stadium this Sunday.

The Antlers are enjoying a splendid run of 4 straight home wins, which they will be striving to extend in the upcoming round. Vegalta Sendai are currently 2nd in the relegation zone and still have a lot of work to do in order to remain in the league.

• Kashima Antlers haven't lost a match in 9 of their last 11 matches in the J-League.
• Vegalta Sendai have won only 8 of their last 49 J-League matches.
• The team of Kashima Antlers managed to score at least one goal in all their last 12 matches in the J-League.
• Vegalta Sendai have conceded an average of 2.00 goals in their away J-League matches.
• Prediction: Kashima Antlers @ 1.60

Urawa Red Diamonds - Shonan Bellmare

Urawa Red Diamonds continue their quest for a spot in top 2 this weekend when they face Shonan Bellmare.

The home side are showing solid results so far and will do their best to remain in top form. Shonan Bellmare have lost just 1 of their last 6 encounters, although they seem to be struggling to record wins recently and will desperately need to improve their form, if they want to move up the table.

• Urawa Red Diamonds haven't lost any of their last 6 home matches in the J-League.
• Shonan Bellmare have achieved just 3 wins in their 26 most recent away games in J-League.
• In all of their 3 most recent home matches in the J-League, Urawa Red Diamonds have managed to keep a clean sheet.
• Shonan Bellmare are unbeaten in 11 of their last 13 J-League games.
• Prediction: Urawa Red Diamonds @ 2.05