Cerezo Osaka vs Kashima Antlers prediction, preview, team news and more

Cerezo Osaka and Kashima Antlers are playing each other at the Kincho Stadium on Friday. Cerezo are currently seventh in the J1 League table, one point off league leaders Kawasaki Frontale. Kashimans are second in J League, a point behind Kawaki Frontales.

Cerezo Osaka take on Kashima Antlers in the 32nd edition of the J League Cup. Kashimans have won 21 of last 32 meetings between the two sides. Cerezo Antler have managed eight wins in that time.

Cerezo Osaka take on Kashima Antlers.

Cerezo Osaka vs. Kashima Antlers is a big game.

Hinata Kida is ruled out for Cerezo Osaka vs. Kashima Antlers.

Hayato Nakama, Naoki Harashi, Everaldo and Kento Misao are injured for Kashima Antlers.

Hayato Nakama, Naoki Harashi, Everaldo, Kento Misao and Hayato Nishikawa are injured for Cerezo Osaka vs. Kashima Antlers.

Cerezo Osaka's team is: Jin-Hyeon Kim, Yusuke Maruhashi, Matej Jonjić, Ryuya Nishio, Riku Matsuda, Hikaru Nakahara, Hirotaka Tameda, Riki Harakawa, and Mutsuki Kato. Kashima Antlers' team: Matejan Jonjic, Yutaka Yamada, MutSuki, Hidaru Naka, Hara Haraku, Matsuu Kata, Yamadana, Tetsuya Kada.

Kashima Antlers are playing in the J League.

Cerezo Osaka take on Kashima Antlers. Kashimans have enjoyed a solid start to the season. Cerezo have won the previous two meetings with Kashims.

Cerezo Osaka and Kashima Antlers are playing each other.