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Ventforet Kofu and Kawasaki Frontale will trade tackles in the second leg of their J League Cup quarterfinal tie on Sunday. The visitors hold a narrow advantage in the tie, having claimed a 1-0 home win in the first leg in midweek.
Daiya Tono's 27th-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides in a game that was dominated by Frontale.
The winner of this tie will face either Machida Zelvia or Albirex Niigata in the semifinal.
Ventforet vs Kawasaki Frontale Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Kawasaki Frontale have 31 wins from the last 51 head-to-head games. Ventforet Kofu have 11 wins to their name while nine games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Four of Frontale's last five games across competitions have seen one side fail to find the back of the net.
- Five of Kofu's last seven competitive games, including each of the last four, have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Four of Frontale's last five away games have produced three goals or more.
- Six of Kofu's last eight games across competitions have produced less than 10 corner kicks.
- Frontale have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five away games.
Ventforet vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction
Ventforet Kofu proved their mettle in losing the first leg by just one goal despite being outplayed for most of the game. They are the only second-division side left in the tournament. They have won just two of their last six home games (three losses), but have to improve this record. A one-goal deficit is not too much to overturn.
Kawasaki Frontale, for their part, got back to winning ways in midweek after losing consecutive league games. Azzurro Nero will be looking to build on their one-goal advantage in the tie but are unlikely to defend their lead and are more likely to start the game on the front foot to further consolidate their advantage.
Kofu's games in the last few weeks have tended to be keenly contested and they will still fancy their chances in this tie. However, Frontale should have too much firepower to dispatch their hosts with a narrow win and clean sheet.
Prediction: Ventforet 0-1 Kawasaki Frontale
Ventforet vs Kawasaki Frontale Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Kawasaki Frontale to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Under 10.5 corner kicks
