Right now, there are five teams who are trading at single figure betting odds when it comes to the Japanese J1 League, with the leading sides in the table trading at the skinniest prices. Machida Zelvia were only promoted from the J2 League last season, although they have been backed financially and could be set to become champions this time around.
Go Kuroda’s side have been setting a strong pace, although Kashima Antlers have been able to match them most of the way and they are available at a similar price. Ranko Popovic’s side were fifth last time out, although they are aiming even higher this time around and their odds suggest that it could be their name on the trophy.
Gamba Osaka finished in a lowly sixteenth place last time out, although Dani Poyatos has produced the goods as manager this time around, with the team winning thirteen of their first twenty-five matches. Their miserly defence could end up achieving enough shutouts to give the team a realistic chance of success.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging nearly two goals per game right now, with the team winning eleven and drawing ten of their opening twenty-five matches. Michael Skibbe’s side were third last time out and can go fairly close if they turn some of those draws into victories, while Vissel Kobe also have to be respected.