Kashima Antlers is looking to resume their fine run in the contest by extending their unbeaten run with a win against Gamba Osaka. Gamba on the other hand is doing well right now, having a fine run in the contest. Just like Kashima, Gamba are actually unbeaten in their last three matches as well, giving them confidence. As for Kashima, they are still on the process of securing their place in the top spots of the contest. This makes Kashima eager to win as many games they can, as they still have the chance for a spot in the top teams. This meeting will be on June 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM (GMT+8), with Gamba as hosts.
These two teams have shared 46 matches in their history, and it was the visitors who holds an impressive record. The visitors have won 19 of those matches, compared to the 13 matches that the hosts won. Additionally, the visitors are also doing well when it comes to their away games. They are unbeaten in four of their last five away games against the hosts. Meanwhile, the hosts are also doing good recently, especially in their last five matches. After their six defeats across all contests, they were now able to win four of their last five matches. These two teams last mete ach other April this year, where it ended with a 4-0 win for the visitors.
Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers is currently sitting at the seventh of the league table with 28 points. This is a crucial match for them, as a win here would make them climb to the fourth of the league table with 31 points. It is not impossible though as they have been doing well recently, going unbeaten in their recent matches. However, all-season, they have been plagued with inconsistency, which affected their place in the league table. Fortunately for them, they were able to escape Niigata on their last match, winning by a margin of 2-0. As they come into this match, they are aiming for a similar result here, to increase their chances of sitting at the fourth. Although they are playing away from home, they still have a high chance here, considering their good record in their away games.
Unfortunately, they have injury concerns for this match, as Yuki Kakita was forced off during the 25th minute mark on their last match.
Gamba Osaka
Gamba on the other hand is sitting at the 15th of the league table, and are with 16 points across their names. However, they are still not safe, as they are just three places above the drop zone, and are with just four points lead. A win in this match could make them climb at the 13th of the league table with 19 points. Gamba have failed to be at their best this season, fortunately, they are now in a good run, winning four of their last five matches. Moreover, they are coming into this match from a 1-0 win against Cerezo Osaka. With that, they are hoping for the same result here, to widen their lead from the league table. Just in time for this match, they are actually on a resurgence right now. However, they have been struggling at home, so they need to go all-out here.
As for Gamba, it is expected that they will parade the same squad that gave Tokyo a defeat during their last meeting.
Prediction:
Kashima Antlers (1.0)
Odds: -0.94
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