Kashiwa Reysol are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.6-0.9), and we make them about 61% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
This shapes up as a quiet, low-key game — around 1.9 goals between the two (xG 1.3-0.6). One side keeping it tight for a clean sheet is well on the cards.
This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 1.7 goals in total (xG 1.0-0.7), keeping it under more often than not (about 61%). Clear chances should be at a premium.
Cerezo Osaka are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.8-1.1), and we make them about 53% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.8 goals in total (xG 1.4-1.4), keeping it under more often than not (about 73%). Clear chances should be at a premium.
This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 3.1 goals in total (xG 1.9-1.1), keeping it under more often than not (about 71%). Clear chances should be at a premium.
This should be an open game: we make it around 2.3 goals between the two (xG 1.2-1.2), landing about 72% of the time on these numbers. Both sides carry a threat, so the goals should follow.