Kashima Antlers vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction & Betting Tips (17 March)

This game has huge implications at both ends of the table, with Kashima Antlers battling to stay up and Kawasaki Frontale attempting to book a place in the playoffs. Although the two teams have very different ambitions, they each seem to love a draw, with the Kashima Antlers managing six in 10 fourth-tier home games and the Kawasaki Frontale securing a good place in the J1 League.

Over the course of their last 15 matches at the top table of the J1 League, Kawasaki Frontale have been involved in 14 encounters containing three goals or fewer, including a defeat at home to Kashima Antlers. Kashima Antlers, 15 of their most recent 18 top-flight home games have also delivered under 3.5 goals, so more of the same is expected.

Kashima Antlers home games in the J1 League have certainly been full of excitement recently, with both teams on target in 10 of their previous 15 encounters. Kawasaki Frontale are no strangers to hitting the back of the net on their travels either, doing so in 15 of their last 18 trips at this level, so goals are expected at both ends when the sides lock horns.