Kawasaki Frontale vs Shandong Taishan Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds

Only two points separate both sides on the points table

Matchday six of the AFC Champions League Elite will take us to the Todoroki Athletics Stadium where Kawasaki Frontale will host Shandong Taishan. Azzurro Nero are currently 11th in the J1 league with just 49 points in 37 matches. However, they are in a strong position in the ongoing AFC Champions League Elite campaign as they are placed fourth in Group A with nine points. With three wins and two losses from their opening five matches, Kawasaki Frontale are bound to qualify for the next round.

Shandong Taishan on the other hand are coming into this game securing a narrow 1-0 win over Johor Darul Ta’zim F.C. on the previous matchday. They find themselves sitting in the fifth spot in Group A. The Taishan Dui have two wins, two losses, and a draw in their opening five matches in the competition. They are in a qualification spot right now but that can change as both Buriram United and Pohang Steelers are closing in.

Kick-off:

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Todoroki Athletics Stadium

Form:

Kawasaki Frontale (in all competitions): W-W-D-D-W

Shandong Taishan (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-D

Players to watch out for:

Kota Takai (Kawasaki Frontale)

The defender was amazing in Kawasaki Frontale’s most recent encounter in the AFC Champions League Elite. Despite his young age, he displayed immense maturity and played a huge role in Frontale’s 3-0 win over Buriram United. The Japanese international reads the game very well and is known for winning most of his ground duels.

Cryzan (Shandong Taishan)

The Brazilian is Shandong’s top scorer in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite campaign. He has netted the ball twice in the competition. He also gave a key assist against Johor Darul Ta’zim F.C. to secure a crucial 1-0 win. Cryzan is one of the top performers for the away side and a great performance will be expected from him once again.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 4-2 win for Shandong Taishan.
• Kawasaki Frontale won 5-4 against Tokyo Verdy in their last game.
• Shandong Taishan won 1-0 against Johor Darul Ta’zim F.C. in their last game.

Kawasaki Frontale vs Shandong Taishan: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Kawasaki Frontale to win – 1.77 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.58 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.62 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Yasuto Wakizaka will be the only absentee for Kawasaki Frontale.

Shandong Taishan on the other hand have their full squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 2

Kawasaki Frontale won: 1

Shandong Taishan won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup:

Kawasaki Frontale (4-2-3-1)

Jung(GK); Wermeskerken, Takai, Sasaki, Miura; Tachibanada, Yamamoto; Ienaga, Tono, Marcinho; Yamada

Shandong Taishan (4-1-4-1)

Wang(GK); Liu, Scalese, Zhao, Liu; Huang; Chen, Abudulam, Li, Cryzan; Bi

Match Prediction:

Kawasaki Frontale are being considered the favorites in their clash against Shandong Taishan. Considering their home advantage and recent run of form, the Japanese club are in a very strong position to emerge victorious.

Match Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 Shandong Taishan

Telecast details for Kawasaki Frontale vs Shandong Taishan:

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UK: Triller TV

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