Match analysis
JapanJ1 League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this J1 League fixture.
It finished Kashima 1-0 Ventforet Kofu on Saturday 16 August 2014 (J1 League). At the break it was 1-0 to Kashima. They never let the lead slip.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| KashimaHome | Rating | Ventforet KofuAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,596 | Overall | 1,473 |
| 1,565 | Match venue | 1,472 |
| 1,565 | At home | 1,481 |
| 1,546 | Away | 1,472 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,589 | Attack | 1,363 |
| 1,529 | Defence | 1,606 |
| 1,552 | Home attack | 1,387 |
| 1,558 | Away attack | 1,415 |
| 1,531 | Home defence | 1,607 |
| 1,516 | Away defence | 1,536 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,652 | Goal environment | 1,405 |
| 1,585 | Home goals | 1,428 |
| 1,567 | Away goals | 1,477 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,550 | Close games | 1,479 |
| 1,623 | Winning margin | 1,478 |
Match venue compares Kashima at home with Ventforet Kofu away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Kashima and Ventforet Kofu have met 17 times since April 2013: Kashima have won nine, Ventforet Kofu have taken four and four were drawn. Our Kashima vs Ventforet Kofu prediction page has every tip on this pairing.