Forebet before the round – Trends Japan J1 League (10-11/06)

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Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos are flying high in the J1 League. The rivals go into round No 17 level on points at the top of the table with 33.

Nagoya Grampus isn’t far behind with 32 points. Depending on the results for round No 17, there could be a shakeup at the top of the standings.

Cerezo Osaka - Vissel Kobe

Cerezo Osaka are seeking a seventh straight match unbeaten against Vissel Kobe in all competitions. Cerezo did the league double over Vissel last season by a combined score of 4-0.

Vissel Kobe are unbeaten in six straight J1 League matches. They sit at the head of the table thanks to a +21-goal difference. Vissel drew their last two away matches but are unbeaten on the road this season.

Cerezo are not out of the title race. They sit sixth and are seven points off Vissel Kobe in the standings. Cerezo are coming off a 3-1 loss to Nagoya Grampus. The team took just 13 points from 24 on offer at home.

• Cerezo Osaka have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home games in J-League.
• Vissel Kobe are unbeaten in their last 6 J-League games.
• Cerezo Osaka's most recent record of 6 consecutive home games against Vissel Kobe consists of no losses (J-League).
• Vissel Kobe have won just 1 of their last 9 matches against Cerezo Osaka in J-League.
• Prediction: Vissel Kobe

Sagan Tosu - Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo

Sagan Tosu will play Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo for a third time this season. The clubs previously met in the Japan Cup. The first encounter finished nil-nil and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo claimed a 4-1 win in the second match.

Hokkaido defeated Sagan Tosu just once in their last six meetings. They go into the match after picking up 12 points from the last 18 points on offer. The team scored a fantastic 17 goals but conceded 11 times.

Sagan Tosu are unbeaten in five straight matches. They collected 11 points from the last six matches in the league. Sagan are unbeaten in back-to-back home games.

• Sagan Tosu have succeeded in scoring at least 2 goals in their last 3 games in J-League.
• Both teams scored in Consadole Sapporo's last 7 away league games.
• Sagan Tosu have conceded an average of 1.50 goals in their home J-League matches.
• In their last 12 away games in J-League, Consadole Sapporo have recorded 11 undefeated encounters.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Gamba Osaka - FC Tokyo

FC Tokyo went unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Gamba Osaka. The teams met earlier this season in the cup, with Gamba winning 3-0 at home and FC Tokyo posting a 1-0 win on their home ground.

Gamba Osaka are near the foot of the table and go into the weekend in 15th place. The team are on a two-match winning streak. But Gamba Osaka have won just three times in the J1 League this term.

Tokyo are also in the lower half of the J1 League standings. The capital club are on a two-match losing streak. Both matches saw over 2.5 goals and both teams find the back of the net. FC Tokyo have had trouble keeping goals out in recent fixtures.

• Gamba Osaka have won only 3 of their last 17 J-League matches.
• FC Tokyo have scored an average of 0.78 goals in their away games in J-League.
• Gamba Osaka's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 2 of their last 15 home matches (J-League).
• FC Tokyo have achieved just 1 wins of their last 6 J-League games.
• Prediction: Draw

Kawasaki Frontale - Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Kawasaki Frontale went unbeaten in their last six games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Frontale won four times and drew twice against their round 17 opponents.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are fourth in the standings and only four points off the league leaders. The club is in the title race and could improve its championship chances with a win over Kawasaki Frontale.

Kawasaki Frontale are 10th in the division and 12 points off the top of the table. They do have a game in hand, which could help them make a move up the standings. Kawasaki Frontale won four of their last six games and collected 12 points from the last 18 on offer.

• Kawasaki Frontale have not been beaten in 20 of their 24 most recent home matches in J-League.
• Sanfrecce have been drawing at half time their last 6 away matches in J-League.
• In their last 8 games in J-League, Kawasaki Frontale have scored at least once.
• The team of Sanfrecce has achieved just 1 wins in 9 encounters with Kawasaki Frontale in J-League.
• Prediction: Both Teams to Score