Hiroshima vs KawasakiPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have opened with two victories: 6 points, second place, seven goals scored and just one conceded. The Edion Peace Wing saw a 3-0, and the trip away finished 4-1. Kawasaki Frontale have neither won nor lost: two draws, 2 points, 13th, three goals for and three against. A 2-2 at home and a 1-1 on the road both ended even, with goals at either end. The clearest split between the pair is in goals produced so far, seven against three, while the Japanese top flight is registering 3.35 goals a contest. 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.