Kashima vs Suzuka UnlimitedPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Mercari Stadium in Kashima hosts the Emperor Cup second round between Kashima and Suzuka Unlimited. The home side have won all of their last five games, the latest a 3-2 win over Avispa Fukuoka, with a resounding 5-0 win over Vegalta Sendai also in that run. Suzuka Unlimited have gone five games without a win, three defeats and two draws, the latest a 1-1 with Basara Hyogo. There is no official record of a previous meeting between the two sides. 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.