The match of 5th round between Kawasaki Frontale и Sanfrecce Hiroshima took place at Todoroki Athletics Stadium on 31 March 2018, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (21 October 2017) and ended with the victory of Kawasaki Frontale with a score 0-3.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Kawasaki Frontale is the leader of the tournament with 10 points. This is the 4th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 93 points additionally. The goal difference is 7:1. In addition, the Kawasaki Frontale offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Kawasaki Frontale has the best defensive record in the league.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is in the TOP-4 with 9 points. This is the 3rd of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Sanfrecce Hiroshima can score 93 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (93 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 90 points additionally. The goal difference is 4:1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima has the best defensive record in the league.
Kawasaki Frontale Stats
The team scored 16 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-11. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 21 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, zero draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-8. The average number of goals is 1.6.