On June 22nd at 5:00 PM, Niigata Swan will host Kawasaki Frontale in the 19th round of the J.League.
Niigata Swan drew 1-1 with strong team Kashima Antlers in the last league match. The team’s main striker, Yota Omi, has scored in four consecutive games across all competitions. The young attacking player is increasingly confident in front of goal this season, having gradually adapted to the intensity of the top league, and is eager to bring more attacking impetus to the team. After the fierce battle with Kashima Antlers, Niigata Swan head coach Rikizo Matsubashi said that his team had been effective in attack, and now they can put up impressive performances in defense against strong teams like Kashima Antlers, which is a welcome sight.
Currently in the J.League table, Niigata Swan is ranked 15th with 5 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses, still with a 6-point advantage over the relegation zone, and not feeling too much relegation pressure for now. In their 9 home games this season, Niigata Swan has a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, which is not up to expectations. After all, their home ground, Denka Big Swan Stadium, is one of the largest stadiums in the Hokuriku region, and the support of home fans is naturally stronger. In the cup competitions during the international break, Niigata Swan narrowly advanced in the Emperor’s Cup and the J.League Cup, and will face the challenge of playing on multiple fronts.
In terms of lineup, Niigata Swan will welcome the return of key attackers Yoshito Takagi, Genki Hasegawa and Yuji Ono for this game, temporarily easing their attack personnel crisis. However, their main defensive midfielder Eiji Miyamoto, Yuta Hoshi, and young defender Rito Mori are still out due to injury, which poses some difficulties for the team’s midfield and backline rotation.
Kawasaki Frontale lost 0-1 to Vissel Kobe in their last league match, managing only 3 shots and 1 shot on target, indicating a significant lack of offensive pressure. Meanwhile, their defense struggled against the onslaught of attacking players like Yuya Osako, Yoshinori Muto, and Daiki Sasaki, ultimately conceding defeat, a result that reflects the gap between the two teams. Faced with their current predicament, the Kawasaki Frontale management has not been sitting idly by, and is planning to strengthen their defense in the mid-season transfer window. However, due to the team’s limited budget, Kawasaki Frontale will likely only be able to acquire young potential players rather than immediate starters in the transfer market.
Currently ranked 14th in the J.League table with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, Kawasaki Frontale also has a 6-point advantage over the relegation zone, making it likely that they will be able to stay in the league this season. However, this is clearly unacceptable for this veteran strong team. Furthermore, in their 9 away games this season, Kawasaki Frontale has a terrible record of 1 win, 3 draws and 5 losses, with a winning percentage of only 11%, ranking third from the bottom in the league in terms of points earned, even lower than Kyoto Sanga, who are in the relegation zone. In their last 3 away games, Kawasaki Frontale has suffered a three-game losing streak against Sagan Tosu, Gamba Osaka, and Kobe, conceding 9 goals in the process, a truly disheartening performance.
In terms of lineup, Kawasaki Frontale’s defenders Yuta Maruyama and Sota Miura will continue to miss out on this game. In addition, forward Yu Kobayashi and Erikson will also be unable to return in the near future. Moreover, Kawasaki Frontale captain Kentaro Tachibanada will be suspended for this round due to accumulated yellow cards, posing a significant personnel crisis in all three lines.
In their previous 20 meetings, Niigata Swan has a disadvantage with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. In this round of the league, Niigata Swan will be looking to secure all three points at home. Can Kawasaki Frontale, who are away and facing personnel issues, successfully survive the game?
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