Before the Round – Japan J-League Round 15 (25/05/2022)

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The Japanese J League 1 will feature a midweek round of games on Wednesday. Kawasaki Frontale lead the league after 14 matchdays by just one point over Kashima Antlers. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table, Shonan Bellmare are seeking three major points to move away from the relegation zone.

Consadole Sapporo - Kashiwa Reysol

Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo have a record of 3W-0D-3L against Kashiwa Reysol in their last six encounters. Kashiwa Reysol are fifth in the division with 21 points. Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo are eight in the league and just one point off of Kashiwa.

Kashiwa are in poor form heading into the midweek game with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. They took five points from the last 18 points on offer. Just three goals were scored by Kashiwa in the last six matches.

Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, on the other hand, are in great form. They took 11 points from the last 18 points on offer. Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo went unbeaten in five of their last six matches. Just five goals were scored and five conceded by Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in the last six games.

• Consadole Sapporo are undefeated in their last 9 home league games.
• Kashiwa Reysol have not managed to score a goal in their 3 most recent matches in the J-League.
• In their 16 most recent J-League matches, Consadole Sapporo have been undefeated 14 times.
• Kashiwa Reysol have managed just 1 win in their last 7 league games.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.80

Kawasaki Frontale - Shonan Bellmare

Kawasaki Frontale have a brilliant record against Shonan Bellmare across their last six meetings in all competitions. Frontale have a record of 5W-1D-0L to Shonan Bellmare.

Shonan are 17th in the league standings ahead of the midweek games. Seven points were picked up from the last 18 points available by Shonan. They are coming off of a 2-1 win over Vissel Kobe.

Kawasaki Frontale are in first place in the J League 1. They picked up 14 points from the last 18 points on offer. Just one goal was conceded by Kawasaki Frontale in the last six games.

• In their last 6 consecutive J-League matches, there have been no losses for Kawasaki Frontale.
• In their last 33 games in J-League, Shonan Bellmare have recorded only 5 wins.
• In their 52 most recent J-League matches, Kawasaki Frontale have been undefeated 48 times.
• Kawasaki Frontale are on a good streak of 5 J-League matches where they have managed to keep a clean sheet.
• Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale @ 1.53

Yokohama Marinos - Kyoto Sanga

Yokohama F. Marinos and Kyoto Sanga have not played since 2011. Kyoto are 11th after 14 games in the league while Yokohama F. Marinos are third and battling for the league title.

Yokohama F. Marinos are just five points behind Kawasaki Frontale. They cannot afford to lose to Kyoto on Wednesday. Yokohama F. Marinos picked up 10 points from the last 18 points on offer. They scored 12 goals and conceded eight times in the last six games.

Kyoto are winless in the last five games. They picked up five points from the last 18 points available to them. Just four goals were scored by Kyoto in the last six matches in the league.

• Yokohama Marinos have not suffered any defeats in their 9 most recent home J-League matches.
• Kyoto Sanga's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 1 of their last 6 matches (J-League).
• There are no losses for Yokohama Marinos in 24 of their most recent 26 home games (J-League).
• Yokohama Marinos have managed to score an average of 2.00 goals scored in their home matches in J-League.
• Prediction: Yokohama Marinos