We are halfway through the season in the J-League and things are starting to get a lot more interesting. Kawasaki Frontale have developed a solid 12 points lead on the top of the table, although nothing is certain yet.
The mid-table team of Avispa Fukuoka travel to face Yokohama Marinos this weekend.
The home side are currently 2nd in the standing and will be aiming to reduce the distance to the current league leaders. Avispa Fukuoka aren’t that consistent lately, as they have lost their last 2 fixtures and will find it difficult against their upcoming opponents.
Relegation-threatened Oita Trinita host Urawa Red Diamonds at their Oita Bank Dome this Saturday.
Oita Trinita are just 5 points above the bottom and will desperately need to improve their performance. The away side are currently 5th in the standing and will try to secure themselves a place in the AFC Champions League.
Kashima Antlers face the struggling side of Kashiwa Reysol this weekend.
The home side are just 1 point above the relegation zone, as they have won just 2 of their previous 6 encounters. Kashima Antlers, on the other hand, are enjoying better form and are undefeated in their last 6 league clashes.
In another interesting fixture this weekend, Shonan Bellmare host FC Tokyo at their Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka.
The hosts aren’t showing that great results recently and are considered the outsiders in this upcoming encounter. FC Tokyo will do their best to extend their run of 4 straight wins and continue their quest for a spot in top 2.