In addition to their key attacker missing 3 months matches through injured out, Osaka has had no game for a whole week.
Having 1 win and 4 losses, Kashima has shown very poor performances recently.

The bookmaker has changed the handicap from 0.5 to 0-0.5, which is quite reasonable, considering there is only 2 points difference between the two. Not mention Kashima was once the top team in J-League.

Considering this match’s significances to Osaka, as well as Kashima’s problems with their squad, it is very likely to see a home win.

12BET is offering Osaka handicap at 0/0.5,Over/Under 2.5/3, Odds for 1X2 are: 2.24, 3.32, 3.01

Betfair 1X2 odds are: 2.18, 3.15, 2.92

Rank : 15
J-League Division 1 Team : Cerezo Osaka
Gameday : 18
Wins : 5
Draws : 6
Losses : 7
Goals : 31:25 (+6)
Points : 21

Would they be albe to reach top????
lets wait and see....