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Liam Foster - July 14, 2023
FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers Predictions and Free Betting Tips from expert tipsters when they go head-to-head in the Japanese J League on Sunday, 16 July 2023.
FC Tokyo are set to host Kashima Antlers at Ajinomoto Stadium for their upcoming league fixture. FC Tokyo enter the contest following a run of impressive performances. They sit 11th in the table following a 0-0 tie with Urawa Reds in their most recent league encounter.
Their opponents, Kashima Antlers, come into the game with a string of mixed results. They remain sixth in the standings following a 1-1 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their previous league match.
The last time these two clubs met was in May. The match ended in a 1-1 draw that day.
In the last ten meetings between the two teams. FC Tokyo has won four times, there have been two draws, and Kashima Antlers have won four times.
We are counting on FC Tokyo to pull off a win here. They have an excellent form heading into this one. They are currently unbeaten in their last three league matches. Further winning two of those matches.
Kashima Antlers, on the other hand, are currently struggling for form on the road. They haven’t won any of their past four away matches.
We expect goals in this match. In six of FC Tokyo’s last eight home league matches, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored. Also, two of Kashima’s past four away league matches have ended with over 2.5 goals.
In addition, the last eight h2h meetings between these two at this ground have had over 2.5 goals. By the looks of things, a high-scoring affair is expected this time out.
Both teams have been scoring a decent number of goals. The hosts have scored at least two goals in four of their past five home league matches. While the visitors have scored eight goals in their last six matches.
Thus, the chances are quite high for goals to come from either end of the pitch.
FC Tokyo are in excellent form heading into the match. They are unbeaten in their last three league matches. They also have a solid recent record against Kashima Antlers. Furthermore, Kashima Antlers has had a mediocre away record going into the match.
A victory for FC Tokyo at 2.62 odds will be our main betting pick here considering all the observations.
Furthermore, the both teams to score odds of 1.90 look quite attractive. Given both clubs’ strong attacking prowess and recent goal participation at both ends of the pitch.
