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Kawasaki Frontale will entertain Gwangju at Uvance Todoroki Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Both teams are out to maintain their early momentum in the group stage.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Gwangju Preview
Kawasaki Frontale snatched a lone-goal away win over Korean side Ulsan HD in their opening match. Brazilian winger Marcinho broke the deadlock with a 54th-minute effort to put the Japanese team ahead, a lead which they held onto until fulltime. The hosts will hope to replicate that performance on home soil on Tuesday.
Azzurro Nero have appeared in every edition of the AFC Champions League since 2021. Last year, they made it to the round of 16 but failed to progress. Kawasaki Frontale earned qualification for the current edition after winning the 2023 Emperor's Cup. However, they are performing poorly in the 2024 J1 League, sitting 11th with two games to spare.
Gwangju recorded the highest score in terms of number of goals on matchday one in the East Region. They crushed Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos 7-3 at home to take a stranglehold of the top spot, although tied at three points with three other teams. That result could yield a significant boost in their confidence heading into matchday two.
The South Korean side are making their debut in the AFC Champions League. They finished third in the K League 1 last season but won the qualifying playoffs to earn their first continental spot. Gwangju will head into Tuesday’s clash on the back of two straight league losses against Jeju United (2-0) and Gimcheon Sangmu (2-0).
Kawasaki Frontale vs Gwangju Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Kawasaki Frontale have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Kawasaki Frontale are participating in this competition for the 11th time, and have reached the quarterfinals thrice.
- Kawasaki Frontale have scored nine goals and conceded six in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Gwangju have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Kawasaki Frontale have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches while Gwangju have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Kawasaki Frontale – W-L-W-W-D, Gwangju – L-L-W-W-L.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Gwangju Prediction
We expect a tense meeting between the sides, who are in quest of maximum points to bolster their positions in the standings.
Kawasaki Frontale have been flawless at home in their last four games, scoring 12 goals against three. Supporters are expecting a fifth straight win as Kawasaki take on the visitors.
Kawasaki Frontale are the favorites based on form and momentum.
Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 Gwangju
Kawasaki Frontale vs Gwangju Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Kawasaki Frontale to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Kawasaki Frontale to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Gwangju to score - Yes
