Sunday , 16 August 2026

Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Albirex Niigata
1 – 0
Full Time
Kawasaki Frontale
Sat 11 Mar 2023 · 05:00 UTC Denka Big Swan Stadium 26,397 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ryotaro Ito 22' 1–0
Shunsuke Mito 36' Y
Y 38' Kento Tachibanada
Y 70' Joao Schmidt

Overview

Match Preview

Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jumpei Iida
  • Assistant 1 Isao Nishihashi
  • Assistant 2 Mikiya Nishimura

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

2
2
2
Albirex Niigata 6 games · Avg 3.7 goals Kawasaki Frontale
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-11 Albirex Niigata 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale

Recent Form

Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar Kawasaki Frontale H 1–0 W
04 Mar Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 2–2 D
26 Feb Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 2–1 W
18 Feb Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–2 D
Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar Albirex Niigata A 0–1 L
04 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
25 Feb Kashima Antlers A 2–1 W
17 Feb Yokohama F.Marinos H 1–2 L
05 Nov FC Tokyo A 3–2 W
29 Oct Vissel Kobe H 2–1 W

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Denka Big Swan Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Albirex Niigata and Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Albirex Niigata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-2-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Takahiro Ko needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 7 Yellow cards this season.
  • 19' Ryota Ohshima makes way for Daiya Tono at the 19 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 22' What a strike from Ryotaro Ito! The score is 1-0.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 32' Albirex Niigata currently sit 7 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' That is a Yellow card for Albirex Niigata. Shunsuke Mito will be fuming at that decision.
  • 36' Poor challenge from Shunsuke Mito. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kento Tachibanada on 38 minutes.
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Kawasaki Frontale — Yuto Matsunagane on, Kazuya Yamamura off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Miki Yamane made 418 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 62' Kawasaki Frontale make a change. Yasuto Wakizaka trudges off to be replaced by Tatsuki Seko on 62 minutes.
  • 67' Taisei Miyashiro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 70' Joao Schmidt catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 70.
  • 71' Kaito Taniguchi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Koji Suzuki on 71 minute.
  • 76' Albirex Niigata are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kawasaki Frontale backline.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Kawasaki Frontale team. Marcinho is replaced by Yusuke Segawa on 77 minute.
  • 82' The 30-year-old Shusuke Ota has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 85' The Albirex Niigata bench stirs into life. Shunsuke Mito is withdrawn and Yota Komi gets his opportunity.
  • 90' Tatsuki Seko, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Albirex Niigata Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rikizo Matsuhashi

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28 Albirex Niigata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Kawasaki Frontale xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Albirex Niigata47% Draw29% Kawasaki Frontale24%
Actual: Albirex Niigata win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Albirex Niigata or Draw
76%
Draw or Kawasaki Frontale
53%
Albirex Niigata or Kawasaki Frontale
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Albirex Niigata30% Draw52% Kawasaki Frontale18%
Actual: Albirex Niigata win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Albirex Niigata

Handicap Albirex Niigata covers Push Kawasaki Frontale covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.