Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale - J-League
Fixture Preview - 16 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Albirex Niigata hosts Kawasaki Frontale at Denka Big Swan Stadium on Saturday, 16 August, in a J-League clash that sees two teams in contrasting form. Albirex has struggled recently, managing just one draw in their last five matches, while Kawasaki comes into this fixture with a more positive outlook, having secured a win in their latest outing after a mixed run. Historically, the head-to-head record favours Kawasaki, who have won five of the last ten encounters, with both teams finding the net in six of those matches. Given the current form and the attacking prowess of Kawasaki, who are known for their ability to score, the odds of 1.66 for both teams to score (BTTS) appear appealing. Albirex will need to tighten their defence to avoid another defeat, but with their recent struggles, the likelihood of conceding remains high. Expect a competitive match, but Kawasaki's superior form and attacking capabilities could see them emerge victorious, potentially leading to a scoreline that features goals from both sides.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 |  Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 42 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 |  Shonan Bellmare | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 |  Yokohama | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| 20 |  Albirex Niigata | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Albirex Niigata | 1–1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| June 25, 2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3–1 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| September 27, 2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 5–1 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| June 22, 2024 | Albirex Niigata | 2–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| September 29, 2023 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2–3 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| March 11, 2023 | Albirex Niigata | 1–0 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| August 9, 2017 | Albirex Niigata | 0–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| May 5, 2017 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3–0 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| July 13, 2016 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3–2 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| May 21, 2016 | Albirex Niigata | 0–0 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |