Vissel Kobe and Kashima Antlers face at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, in a match for the 33rd round of the J1 League. The two teams tied (2‑2), on 16‑08‑2020, in the previous meeting for this edition of the league. The record of direct confrontations at this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 6 matches won 5 and lost 1. Indeed, the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 05-12-2019, in a match for the J1 League that ended with the victory of Kashima Antlers by (0‑1). Attention to the home factor, since Vissel Kobe usually achieve different results at home and away.
Vissel Kobe :
After 8 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses, the home team is currently in 11th position, with 33 points won. In their last match, they lost in an away match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima by (2‑1), after having drawn (1‑1) at home in the previous match, in a match against Oita Trinita. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home games, since in the last 30 games they have registered 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses away; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 home games for the championship, Vissel Kobe won 3, tied 4 and lost 3, for which they won 13 points out of 30 possible. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive strength, but its attack has scored regularly, since it has scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 26 games in this competition, he only managed 2 comebacks in the 12 games in which he conceded the first goal.
Vissel Kobe host Kashima Antlers in their stadium, in a match that must be very tough. The team needs the victory to improve their performance, as they have not achieved a single victory in three matches. To achieve a positive result, the team needs to play on the attack, without forgetting that the rival has a strong offensive system and will not give Kobe’s defenders rest.
Kashima Antlers :
After 12 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses, the visiting team is currently in 6th position, with 39 points won. In their last match, they lost in an away match against Consadole Sapporo by (1‑0), after having won away in the previous match, in a match against Sagan Tosu, by (0‑2). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 8 victories and 7 losses as a visitor, with 22 goals scored and 20 suffered; against 7 victories, 3 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 25 goals scored and 24 suffered. In their last 10 away games for the championship, Kashima Antlers has recorded 7 wins and 3 losses, for which they have won 21 points out of 30 possible. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 24 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 15 times and only managed 4 comebacks.
Kashima Antlers lost their last game and are looking for a comeback against Vissel. The team will try to achieve a good result and repeat the good performances it has already had in the competition. The team is also looking to get closer to the leaders, to fight for one of the qualifying spots for the AFC Champions League. A draw would not be a bad result, however Kashima is capable of fighting for all three points.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1,54
