Kashima vs Ventforet Kofu — Tips & Analysis

Under 3: Ventforet Kofu barely score, and that is the main reason we want the quieter game. They score under a goal a game across their 12 away games, and they were kept quiet in three of their last six on the road. Their games have had just over 2 goals in them on average. Kashima are a different team at Mercari Stadium. They have won 7 of their 9 home games there, scoring more than 2 a game and letting in under a goal a game. That is the profile of a side that gets in front and then controls the rest. These two clubs know each other well. Kashima have won 8, tied 3 and lost 4 of the last 15 meetings, and those games have had just over 2 goals on average. Both teams have had four days off. A 2-0 Kashima win is the most likely finish, and that sits comfortably on our side. Now the warning, because it is a real one. Kashima's games across the season have had more than 3 goals on average. They have also let in a goal in each of their last five, including a 3-3 and a 7-1. Three of those five came away from home. Kashima have still let in under a goal a game at Mercari, but a cup tie with changed teams can still get loose. We still want the low scoring game.