Kashima Antlers vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: Hiroshima Could Cement Their Position At The Top With A Gritty Win

Kashima Antlers will welcome Sanfrecce Hiroshima to the Kashima Stadium in the 30th round of the J1 League 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Kashima Antlers vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LDLWW

Having enjoyed a fortnight's rest, Kashima Antlers head into this match seeking to regroup after a series of unpleasant results that left them without a win in their last three games (L2, D1). 

Their last league match was against Tokyo Verdy away from home, and their performance missed the mark as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat. Prior to that, they snatched a 2-1 away win against second-tier Ventforet Kofu in the fourth round of the Emperor's Cup. 

With 48 points on board from 29 matches, Kashima Antlers occupies 4th place in the J1 League standings and are level on points with fifth-placed Gamba Osaka. They are four points adrift of third-placed Vissel Kobe. 

Form: WWWWW

Sanfrecce Hiroshima now find themselves as favourites to win the league title thanks to their effective offense that has fueled their charge. Hiroshima has scored a whopping 53 goals this season and sixth placed Yokohama F. Marinos come closest with 48.

Before the international break, Hiroshima outplayed FC Tokyo in a hard-fought 3-2 victory at home in the 29th round of the J1 League. However, their return to competitive action was marked by a series of disappointing results that saw them dumped out of domestic competitions in the J. League YBC Levain Cup and Emperor's Cup. 

With 55 points on board from 29 matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima sits at the top of the J1 League standings level on points with second-placed Machida Zelvia. They have maintained a three point cushion over third-placed Vissel Kobe.

• Kashima Antlers have preserved two clean sheets in their last six matches in the J1 League.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima is on a three game winning streak when playing away in the J1 League.
• Kashima Antlers averages 1.64 goals per game when playing at home, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 1.64 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 48 meetings, Kashima Antlers have won 22 times, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 15 times, and there have been 12 draws, with the goal difference being 72-56 in favour of Kashima Antlers.

Kashima Antlers are seeking a pick me up after failure to win their last three league games. They play host to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, a side they've failed to defeat in their last three home matches (L2, D1), not to mention they are currently on a two match losing streak. 

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, who sits in pole position for the crown, will be aiming for maximum points to strengthen their position in the standings. Having avoided defeat in their last five away matches in the league (W4, D1), it's safe to say they could turn out to be a formidable team in this encounter.

Therefore, we recommend betting on the away side in the double chance market to win or draw combined with a total of over 1.5 goals.

• X2 & TO 1.5 for 1.76
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.90