Kashima Antlers's recent game against Urawa Reds ended in a home 2-2 draw. One point was the maximum they could have won with that display. Kashima Antlers put the pressure early on and scored in the 16th and 27th minute.

Since the start of the season, Kyoto Sanga is more dominant at home. They have five wins out of 13 games on home soil. Although Kyoto Sanga is among the most solid home teams in the league, they are far from perfect. Their defence is not as good as expected with just 31% home clean sheets.

Kashima Antlers has picked up 5 points from the previous six league games. They still have a lot to prove when playing away from home. Kashima Antlers wins 1.46 points per away game, a bit less than their home record shows. To improve results, they have to be more compact in defence. Kashima Antlers kept a clean sheet in just 31% of their visits.

The hosts will have to work hard to get a good result. Kyoto Sanga has won just 38% of home games. On average they score 1.00 goals and concede 1.00 per game. Kashima Antlers is one of the best teams in the league. On paper, they have a great squad and I expect them to make life difficult for their opponent.

The visitors have a better record and I have to back them. Kyoto Sanga wins on average 1.38 points per home game. I am not sure they have what it takes to compete against Kashima Antlers. My prediction is Kashima Antlers to win.

Both sides have plenty of quality in the attack which often results in high-scoring games. I don't think this one on Saturday will be any different. On average, both teams score in 50% of Kyoto Sanga's home and Kashima Antlers's away games. My prediction is Both Teams to Score: Yes.



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鹿岛鹿角队最近与浦和红人队的比赛在主场以2比2战平。一分是他们的表现所能赢得的最高分数。鹿岛鹿角队一开始就施加了压力，并在第16分钟和第27分钟进球。

本赛季开始以来，京都Sanga在主场的统治力更强。他们在主场13场比赛中取得了5场胜利。虽然京都Sanga是联赛中最稳固的主队之一，但他们远非完美。他们的防守没有预期的那么好，主场零失球率只有31%。

鹿岛鹿角队在之前的六场联赛中拿到了5分。在客场比赛时，他们还有很多需要证明的地方。鹿岛鹿角队每场客场比赛能拿到1.46分，比他们的主场记录少了一点。为了提高成绩，他们必须在防守上更加紧密。鹿岛鹿角队只有31%的比赛没有失球。

东道主必须努力工作才能取得好成绩。京都Sanga只赢得了38%的主场比赛。他们平均每场进1.00球，丢1.00球。鹿岛鹿角队是联盟中最好的球队之一。理论上，他们有一个强大的阵容，我希望他们能让对手的日子不好过。

客队的战绩更好，我必须支持他们。京都Sanga每场主场比赛平均能赢1.38分。我不确定他们是否有能力与鹿岛鹿角竞争。我预测鹿岛鹿角队会赢。

双方在进攻上都有很强的实力，这经常会带来高分。我不认为周六的这次会有什么不同。平均而言，两支球队在京都Sanga的主场和鹿岛鹿角的客场比赛中都有50%的进球。我的预测是两队都能得分:是的。