Albirex Niigata vs Kagoshima UnitedPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata hosts the second round tie between Albirex Niigata and Kagoshima United. The home side come off a 1-0 win over Fujieda MYFC but have also lost twice in their last five, including a 3-4 home defeat to Montedio Yamagata. Kagoshima are unbeaten in five, four wins and a draw, the latest a 0-0 with FC Gifu. In the most recent meeting, back in May, Kagoshima won 1-0 at Niigata, who had earlier thrashed them 6-0 back in 2019. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.