Kagoshima United vs Hokkaido Consadole SapporoPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Kagoshima United host Consadole Sapporo in the first round of the J-League Cup, with no league table involved and no previous meetings between the two sides. Kagoshima are on an excellent run, unbeaten in their last five outings with four wins, 4-0 away at Albirex Niigata, 2-1 over Renofa Yamaguchi, 3-1 away at Nara Club and 1-0 over Thespakusatsu Gunma, plus a 0-0 draw with FC Gifu. Consadole Sapporo, on the other hand, come off three straight losses, 1-3 against Ventforet Kofu, 1-4 to Omiya Ardija and 1-2 away at Albirex Niigata, after two wins, 2-0 over Tokushima Vortis and 1-0 over Nagoya Grampus. 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.