Kashima Antlers vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Live Stream & Tips - Sanfrecce Hiroshima to make it eight consecutive J1 League wins

Sanfrecce Hiroshima battled past FC Tokyo in an entertaining 3-2 win in their last outing. 

Sanfrecce have won four of their last 10 against their opponents, with Kashima winning three times and the other three games ending as draws. 

Kashima Antlers have been fighting hard in what is proving to be a very competitive and entertaining battle for the top-spots. 

Frustratingly, Kashima have taken a single point from their last three games, meaning they have slipped seven points short of their next opponents at the summit. Their 2-1 loss to Verdy was their fourth-successive defeat on the road. 

While the Antlers are yet to lose at home, I am backing them to slip to a third defeat in their last four as they fall further off the pace. 

Sanfrecce Hiroshima continue to impress, with their perfect run since July 14 seeing them win all seven of their matches. 

Their 3-2 win over FC Tokyo in their last match was very entertaining, with Sanfrecce continuing to score goals. Indeed, Sanfrecce are the top-scorers in the league, scoring 53 times in 29 matches. 

While the home side have been excellent at home this season, Sanfrecce boast six wins in 14 away games including in their last three. While I do not believe this will be a comfortable win for the away side, I do back them to secure their 16th win of the season.