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Kashima Antlers host Urawa Red Diamonds at Kashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima today at 11:00 AM in the J1 League.
Kashima Antlers come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Urawa Red Diamonds travel in mixed form (2W 0D 3L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Kashima Antlers head into this on the back of a defeat, while Urawa Red Diamonds arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
History strongly favours Kashima Antlers here — they've won 3 of 10 previous meetings against Urawa Red Diamonds, with 7 draws. Their last encounter ended in Kashima Antlers won 1–0.
Verdict: Kashima Antlers look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Urawa Red Diamonds will make it uncomfortable. Kashima Antlers to win.