REF’s picks

Kashima Antlers arrive in strong form and hold the tactical upper hand over a struggling Kyoto side, making an away win the logical choice.

1. 1Kashima have won four of their last five matches across all competitions with impressive attacking output.
2. 2Kyoto sit near the bottom of the table and are coming off a heavy 3-0 defeat against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
3. 3However, Kyoto have proven stubborn in past head-to-head meetings, meaning an away win will still require patience.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.