The J1 League returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Kashima Antlers lock horns with Consadole Sapporo on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.Kashima Antlers are in second place in the J1 League standings and have been impressive this season. The Antlers played out a 3-3 draw against Cerezo Osaka in their previous game and will need to step up in this fixture.Consadole Sapporo, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table at the moment and have struggled so far. The home side suffered a 3-0 defeat against FC Tokyo last week and will need to bounce back in this match.北海道コンサドーレ札幌公式@consaofficialせっかくなので、谷口さんと桜井選手にもCONSA KIDS LANDに来てもらいました自然と子どもたちと一緒に楽しんでくれるお2人、とても素敵です#consadole #コンサドーレ11820せっかくなので、谷口さんと桜井選手にもCONSA KIDS LANDに来てもらいました😊自然と子どもたちと一緒に楽しんでくれるお2人、とても素敵です✨#consadole #コンサドーレ https://t.co/yVeE1KEGvTConsadole Sapporo vs Kashima Antlers Head-to-HeadKashima Antlers have an excellent record against Consadole Sapporo and have won 10 of the 17 matches played between the two teams. Consadole Sapporo have managed two victories against the Antlers and will need to cut the deficit on Sunday.The previous meeting between the two teams took place in May this year and ended in a 4-1 victory for Kashima Antlers. Consadole Sapporo were outplayed on the day and will need to present a robust front this weekend.Consadole Sapporo form guide in the J1 League: L-L-W-L-LKashima Antlers form guide in the J1 League: D-W-D-W-LConsadole Sapporo vs Kashima Antlers Team NewsConsadole SapporoTsuyoshi Ogashiwa, Tomoki Takamine and Lucas Fernandes are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of this match. Milan Tucicis is carrying a knock and might not feature in this game.Injured: Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa, Tomoki Takamine, Lucas FernandesDoubtful: Milan TucicSuspended: NoneKashima AntlersRyotari Araki and Shintaro Nagi are recovering from injuries at the moment and have been ruled out of the fixture. The Kashima Antlers are unlikely to make drastic changes to their team for this match.Injured: Ryotari Araki, Shintaro NagiDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneConsadole Sapporo vs Kashima Antlers Predicted XIConsadole Sapporo Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Takanori Sugeno; Shunta Tanaka, Akito Fukumori, Daihachi Okamura; Takuro Kaneko, Takuma Arano, Yoshiaki Komai, Daiki Suga; Ryota Aoki, Gabriel Xavier; Shinzo KorokiKashima Antlers@atlrs_english6 July 2022 vs Cerezo Osaka. #antlers #kashima #jleaguebit.ly/3ajphmU3256 July 2022 vs Cerezo Osaka. #antlers #kashima #jleaguebit.ly/3ajphmU https://t.co/VMD4BTWPzZKashima Antlers Predicted XI (4-4-2): Kwoun Sun-Tae; Koki Anzai, Kim Min-Tae, Kento Misao, Rikuto Hirose; Ryuji Izumi, Diego Pituca, Arthur Caike, Hayato Nakama; Yuma Suzuki, Ayase Ueda2 for 1 New Player Bonus at BarstoolConsadole Sapporo vs Kashima Antlers PredictionKashima Antlers are in impressive form at the moment and are unbeaten in their last four league games. The Antlers have been ruthless in this fixture in the past and will look to sustain their impressive record against the hosts.Consadole Sapporo can pack a punch on their day but will have to play out of their skins this weekend. Kashima Antlers are the better team on paper and should win this game.Prediction: Consadole Sapporo 0-2 Kashima Antlers