Intro
This GW we have 8 games in the J1 League this GW
Shimizu vs Iwata game has been postponed and will likely take place in mid October
I have made the predicted lineups on the PlaySharper app which can be found here:
I have also copy pasted the image of the lineups incase you have difficulty accessing the desktop site.
Important to note the %s used here and where they are not above 75% it is because I feel there is some risk involved. My main aim with these is to show where risk/potential DNPs are lurking.
I base these %s on info I read from various sources including comments from the manager and reading a lot of local Japanese news coverage/message boards.
These are my own opinion of the situation at each team. I try to be as neutral as possible but we all have biases :) So always do your own research when making picks! I may well miss something but a lot of times its due to lack of information where we get "surprise" DNPs. I will also have more info for players I own as a I naturally check those more actively.
Player Suspensions
The following players are suspended for this GW:
International games
Below is the lineup Japan used on Tuesday night. The game took place in Germany and there is a risk that Yamane Taniguchi & Nagatomo will be rested for this weekends game.
The U21s also played on Monday. My feeling is they will all be available to play unless I see comments from the manager suggesting otherwise
Fixtures GW310
C.Osaka vs Shonan Bellmare
Kim returned to nets in the league up win against Urawa
Kiyotake has a slight knee injury and the manager has said they are managing how much they use him
Taggart seen in training, he has been in and out of the team all year which suggests an injury/condition issue.
Tani & Machino were with the international team but neither were used. They have been seen in training and should start this weekends game
Betting Odds
Fukuoka vs Kobe
Murakami has started the last 5 games including a couple with Nagaishi on the bench so it feels like he has the number 1 spot again
Thuler and Iino are training separately and are doubts for this game. That should mean Kobayashi and Kikuchi start with Makino also pushing for a start
Osako is fighting now only to help Kobe stay in the J1 league but also for a spot in the Japan world cup squad. I can see him starting here
Mugosa played in the internationals. I still dont think he makes the team if Osako is fit. He also hasnt been seen in training pics (yet)
Betting Odds
Kashima vs FC Tokyo
Oki has been starting with the main team in training practice games. This suggests he will start here however I was personally impressed by Hayakawa in the last game and he could get another start
Araki has been slightly disappointing so far and there is some noise that he will be benched here
Tsunemoto has returned to partial training and is not far from returning to the lineup
Morishige is suspended for this game. Kimura could start at CB though he was with the u21 squad and uncertain his condition
Nagatomo started with the Japan team in midweek and again is a risk for this game
Betting Odds
Hiroshima vs Urawa
Linssen has been seen in full training and is pushing for a start. As he hasnt been in the squad yet, I am cautious about having in the starting X11 and see an appearance from the bench being more likely
Betting Odds
Sagan vs Kyoto
With Koizumis injury, there is some uncertainty how Sagan will lineup in midfield
Tashiro should replace Hwang Seok Ho who is suspended for this game
Takeda and Taketomi went off with injuries in the previous game. They have both been seen in training and should start here
Betting Odds
Sapporo vs Kawasaki
There has been alot of press coverage on Yu Kobayashi. He has a great record agaist Sapporo scoring 14 goals in 11 games against them. Its hard to know if this will increase his chances startings vs Chinen and I still see it as a coinflip
Theres also a rumour about Marcinho transferring to Al Ahly. Its unclear how reliable this rumour is and its effect on Marcinho playing this game.
Noborizato has been seen in training and is fit to play. He has been a surprising DNP quite a few times this season, I try to use the info available when making picks and when fit, is still first choice left back for the side in my opinion.
Betting Odds
Nagoya vs Yokohama FM
Maruyama has been suffering with a flare up on his knee. It has calmed down and he is back to full fitness. Tiago played very well in the last game so although I see Maruyama starting, its not for certain to be the case.
Mateus is back in full training and all the noise from the Nagoya camp has been positive about him starting. UPDATE The manager has said in today press conference that Mateus will start
Koike is back in full training and should start. Nishimura is also training, Muscat said earlier in the week it was too early to decide who will start:
Betting Odds
Gamba Osaka vs Kashiwa
The Gamba team news is nicely summed up by the Gamba Osaka fan blog
We could see Usami return after his long lay off. This will likely be from the bench imo
Betting Odds
Finish
I hope you found this useful!
In terms of betting odds -Kashima Antlers have the best xG odds with1.8and C.Osaka and Sagan Tosu have the best CS odds at 40%.
Players involved in the international games will have a tight schedule to return for the J league games. Most would have left on Wednesday and with they are at increased risk of being rested for this weekend. Overall, I think they will play especially teams going for the title such as Frontale.
As always these are just my own views on the situation based on research for each team.
I will be updating the Discord Channel with any info I see that could prove useful all the way to deadline, so keep a look out for that! Good luck!!
