Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale prediction and betting tips on October 9, 2024
Game Prediction
In the first leg of the Japan League Cup on October 9, 2024, Albirex Niigata will face Kawasaki Frontale. Both teams are looking to use this competition as a chance to compensate for their underwhelming performances in the league this season.
Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale: Key Stats and Trends
- Albirex Niigata has lost five of their last six matches.
- Kawasaki Frontale has won five of their last eight games.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 2-1 in favor of Albirex Niigata (six times).
- Albirex Niigata has conceded in each of their last six matches.
- Albirex Niigata wins the first half in 21% of their matches, while Kawasaki Frontale does so in 36%.
Our Prediction for Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale
Albirex Niigata, also known as "Albirex," only returned to the J-League last season after a five-year absence. They managed to secure a respectable 10th place finish, which is a good result for a newly promoted side. Meanwhile, Kawasaki Frontale experienced a significant dip in form. After finishing as runners-up in the 2022 J-League, they only managed to place eighth last season. However, they did win the Emperor’s Cup, their second title in four years.
Kawasaki also qualified for the AFC Champions League, where they started well by defeating Ulsan Hyundai but then lost to Gwangju FC. In the J-League, their results have been less consistent, with a nearly equal distribution of wins, draws, and losses, leaving them mid-table. Even after a convincing 4-1 away win over Machida Zelvia, they remain in 10th place. Albirex, on the other hand, has struggled in the league, losing multiple matches in a row, including a 0-4 defeat to Kashima Antlers.
It's no surprise that Albirex Niigata has a negative goal ratio, averaging 1.34 goals scored but conceding over 1.5 per game. Kawasaki Frontale, in contrast, has a more favorable balance, averaging 1.61 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per game.
Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale: Predicted Lineups
Albirex Niigata (probable lineup): Kojima – Hashimoto, Deng, Fitzgerald, Fujiwara – Taniguchi, Shimada, Akiyama, Takagi – Ono, Nagakura
Kawasaki Frontale (probable lineup): Chong Sung-Ryong – Miura, Aydar, Takai, Sasaki – Yamamoto, Kawahara, Marcinho, Yamada, Wakisaka – Erison
Head-to-Head: Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale
Albirex Niigata managed to avoid defeat four times in a row against Kawasaki. However, they were demolished in their last encounter in September, losing 1-5.
Free Prediction Today for Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale
While the odds seem even, the home side's form has been quite poor. A bet on Kawasaki Frontale with a "0" handicap (odds of 1.85) appears to be a solid option.