Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale

Bottom of the table Albirex Niigata host Kawasaki Frontale in this Japanese J1 league match at Denka Big Swan Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We Predict a Tight Affair

There’s a strong case for backing Albirex Niigata +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Kawasaki Frontale. Landing odds of -120 looks like great value and we simply need the hosts to avoid a defeat here.

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Frontale 3-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Albirex Niigata have been beaten in their last six games. Away at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Cerezo Osaka recently beat them 3-1. The Swans enjoyed 48% possession and had two shots on target, while Yuto Horigome registered the goal.

Kawasaki Frontale have now been defeated in back-to-back league games. This includes losing at home to Avispa Fukuoka by a 5-2 scoreline. Shigetoshi Hasebe's men had just 31% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Kento Tachibanada and Erison finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Frontale have beaten Albi in their last two clashes, winning by 3-1 and 5-1 scorelines when hosting at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu. The previous 5 H2H meetings have led to two wins each and a solitary draw.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	K. Frontale	25	10	8	7	40	31	9	40:31	38
20	Albirex Niigata	25	4	7	14	25	44	-19	25:44	19

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2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. Albi have had 57.8% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.6 corners.

Danilo and Kaito Taniguchi lead the way with 2 goals, while Yuto Horigome has scored 1. Keisuke Kasai, Ryuga Tashiro and Eiji Miyamoto have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Frontale have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 7.9 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Blue and Black average 48.1% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Marcinho with 4, while Tatsuya Ito and Yasuto Wakizaka have 2. Marcinho and Tatsuya Ito are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Albirex Niigata +0.5 could be the best bet when they play this J1 League game. We’ll take odds of -120 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

We study the J1 League form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Albirex in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Albirex in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Frontale in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Frontale in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Frontale in 2 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Albirex in 3 of their last 5 games against Frontale.

Albi +0.5 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Albirex 1 - 1 Frontale

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +550. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Albirex Over 4.5 Corners -143

In their past three home matches, Albirex Niigata have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last two Kawasaki Frontale games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. There are odds of -143 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Albi can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Albirex

Total

10.10 4.50 5.60

Home

9.30 4.80 4.50

Away

9.00 3.70 5.30

Frontale

Total

8.20 3.80 4.40

Home

8.80 4.50 4.30

Away

10.10 5.20 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-143

Albirex Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Frontale Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+700

2

-112

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Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Frontale to Triumph

For this J1 League encounter, the bookmakers have Kawasaki Frontale as the -106 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 52% chance of triumphing. If you want to back the outsider, Albirex Niigata are available at +240.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Frontale at -222 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Albi at +148.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+270

2

-106

Half-Time Result

1

+280

X

+133

2

+148

Double Chance

1X

-119

12

-370

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+148

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-120

2 Hcp -0.5

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+104

Albi Have Lost Five of Previous Ten Home Games

Albi have five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Frontale have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Albi and Frontale played out a 2-2 draw when the teams last met at Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Albirex Niigata Home Stats		2-3-5	2.70	1.00	1.70	5	5	5	5
Kawasaki Frontale Away Stats		3-3-4	2.30	1.20	1.10	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Albirex vs Frontale team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the J1 League, along with current injury news.

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